Senior Management Accountant - Finance

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries and learning/developm​

Discounts on NHS services

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join the Finance Team at Dykebar Hospital. Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing expert financial advice to senior managers and stakeholders.

Role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and strategic financial stewardship within a large NHS organisation. Excellent communication and public-sector experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional Accountancy Qualification with significant post-qualification experience.
• Extensive knowledge of financial and management accounting practices and principles.
• Experience of leading finance teams within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial information and provide practical recommendations.
• Experience of budget setting, financial forecasting, financial reporting and resource planning.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of organisational planning, performance targets and service change within a complex NHS or public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the management accounting team to deliver a high-quality financial service
• Provide accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support effective decision-making and budgetary control
• Develop and maintain robust budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes
• Support budget holders in identifying cost improvement opportunities and managing financial pressures
• Provide expert financial advice and guidance on strategic change, service developments and business planning
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal control requirements
• Build effective relationships with managers and stakeholders across the organisation to support financial performance and accountability

Skills

Professional accountancy qualification

Leadership

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Dykebar Hospital

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real impact within one of the UK's largest NHS organisations? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance Team and play a key role in supporting financial excellence across Acute Services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team while providing expert financial advice to senior managers and stakeholders. Working within NHSGGC offers the chance to contribute to vital healthcare services, influence strategic decision-making and support the delivery of high-quality patient care. If you are passionate about leadership, financial management and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at Dykebar Hospital
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Key responsibilities:

Lead, motivate and develop the management accounting team to deliver a high-quality financial service

Provide accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support effective decision-making and budgetary control

Develop and maintain robust budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes

Support budget holders in identifying cost improvement opportunities and managing financial pressures

Provide expert financial advice and guidance on strategic change, service developments and business planning

Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal control requirements

Build effective relationships with managers and stakeholders across the organisation to support financial performance and accountability

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Professional Accountancy Qualification with significant post-qualification experience

Extensive knowledge of financial and management accounting practices, procedures and principles

Experience of leading, managing and developing finance teams within a large and complex organisation

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and provide practical recommendations

Experience of budget setting, financial forecasting, financial reporting and resource planning

Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders

Comprehensive understanding of organisational planning, performance targets and service change within a complex NHS or public sector environment

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies