Director of finance

Join NHS Fife as our director of finance – lead the future of healthcare!

As our current director of finance retires, we are seeking a visionary financial leader to guide us through the next phase of our strategic journey. This is your chance to be at the heart of transformation and innovation in healthcare.

Why NHS Fife?

NHS Fife is a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering excellent patient care. We have recently formed strategic partnerships with the University of St Andrews and Fife College, and we are on an exciting path to achieving Teaching Board status. We value our people and provide an environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are supported.

Your impact

As the director of finance, you will be instrumental in reshaping our financial strategy to support the reform, transformation, and performance of NHS Fife. You will provide senior leadership to a complex, multi-faceted organisation, bringing fresh ideas, robust financial oversight, and innovative thinking to the role.

What’s in it for you?

Strategic Influence: drive meaningful change and improve the lives of the communities we serve.

Leadership excellence: join a dynamic executive team and lead a forward-thinking organisation.

Collaborative environment: work in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a proven financial leader with:

• A track record of success in financial leadership within a large, complex organisation.
• A forward-thinking, strategic approach with the ability to influence and innovate.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to improving patient outcomes through sound financial stewardship.

Ready to apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery at NHS Fife. If you’re ready to take on the challenge and drive transformation, we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion with Carol Potter, chief executive, NHS Fife, please contact Valerie Muir PA to chair and chief executive on valerie.muir@nhs.scot.

Selection dates will be confirmed as soon as possible.

This is an appointment to NHS Fife health board as set out in the Health Boards (Membership and Procurement) (Scotland) Regulations 2001 and the Amended Regulations 2016.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.