NHS Scotland Hiring for Head of Financial Accounting and Governance Job at Glasgow, Scotland Full Time

We have an exciting new opportunity to join the existing Finance Team within NHS Golden Jubilee as the Head of Financial Accounting and Governance.

The successful candidate will manage the Financial Accounting department within Financial Services, providing financial advice, support and interpretation on key finance topics across the organisation.

You will assist in the management and development of high quality financial accounting services and systems within the Board in compliance with the Boards corporate governance framework, statutory and professional responsibilities and standards. You will have a background in financial governance and technical accounting.

You will be responsible for full line management of a department of circa 5 wte financial accounting staff.

You will be a qualified accountant with a recognised Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies (CCAB), with demonstrable experience in a Senior Finance role and expert in the delivery of a quality finance service with a broad range of practical experience in the provision of a modern financial management service, including financial accounting, performance management, project management and strategic financial planning and staff management.

Experience of working within a complex organisation with demonstrable experience in a financial accounting role together with knowledge and understanding of national health policy and the impact on financial planning and control are essential.

In addition, excellent communication and presentation skills together with the ability to influence, at a senior level are also key requirements.

If you are inspired by the challenges that this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience and qualities we are seeking then we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration.

If you would like to find out more about the post before applying, you can contact for a confidential discussion:

Lily Bryson, Assistant Director of Finance – Financial Accounting and Governance, NHS Golden Jubilee on +44 (0) 141 951 5086 or email: lily.bryson@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk

For more information about the job purpose and key result areas for this role please refer to the Job Description below

Preliminary Assessment Stage: Candidates should note shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a preliminary assessment stage prior to interview, the details and arrangements will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates .

Closing date: 3 August 2022

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.