Head of Finance

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to a Head of Finance role leading a financial management team supporting operational managers to effectively contribute to the financial management of NHS Highland.

This key role will

• Contribute to the management of NHS Highland through the application of an agreed financial planning framework which supports delivery of NHS Highland’s strategic ambitions
• Plan, lead and support a Business Partnering Team to provide reliable financial information and analysis for management, planning and control purposes fulfilling statutory and regulatory responsibilities
• Provide strong, credible leadership to large scale programmes of change, demonstrating how quality improvement is linked to the delivery of financial balance in support of improved patient care
• Actively participate in senior leadership team discussions; challenging and influencing the decision making process, strategy and outcomes, supporting delivery of financial balance linked to excellent patient care
• Provide high quality financial support including standard and bespoke information to inform decision-making to allow effective and efficient management, allocation and application of resources
• Provide added value financial reporting to drive performance, challenge and advise the organisation
  
  

Flexible working arrangements are in place and the team currently work in a hybrid manner splitting the working week across home and office.

For more information please contact Elaine Ward, Deputy Director of Finance.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.