Senior Management Accountant - Finance

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to lead a management accounting team and provide expert financial guidance across Acute Services. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting and robust financial reporting to support strategic decisions and patient care.

You will lead a high-performing team, influence senior stakeholders and drive financial excellence within one of the UK’s largest NHS organisations. Experience in the public sector is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Extensive knowledge of financial and management accounting practices, procedures and principles.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and resource planning.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Understanding of NHS/public sector planning, targets and service change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the management accounting team to deliver high-quality financial service.
• Provide timely, accurate financial information to support decision-making and budgeting.
• Develop budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Support budget holders in cost improvement and financial pressures.
• Offer expert financial advice on strategic change and service development.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
• Build relationships with managers and stakeholders to drive performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Public sector experience

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification

Job description

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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Debby Skene, Head of Management Accounts - Acute on [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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