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Associate Director of Finance of Governance and Financial Accounting
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified professional to lead the financial accounting and governance function across the NHS Golden Jubilee University Hospital.
The NHS Golden Jubilee is set in a modern and purpose built location which includes the Golden Jubilee National University Hospital, Research Institute, NHS Scotland Academy, and Centre for Sustainable Delivery and the Conference Hotel. This integrated approach, with a focus on continuous learning and strong links to academia and industry, creates a crucible for innovation and a vibrant network for the spread of learning and best practice.
If you are able to contribute to continuing to improve our services to our centre of excellence, leading a finance and governance function that is proactive in transforming how finance can improve services, we would like to hear from you.
In your role as the Associate Director of Finance of Governance and Financial Accounting you will provide strong, visible leadership across the organisation whilst delivering an excellent financial accounting and governance function suitable for the newly expanded and purpose built.
NHS Golden Jubilee supports an open, collaborative and positive values based culture. As a compassionate leader, you will demonstrate that you live our organisational values, including leading a commitment to quality and effectively working together.
The Associate Director of Finance is responsible for supporting the Deputy Director and Director of Finance in their role in providing the Board with financial and other business advice to enable the Board and the Chief Executive to properly discharge governance and relevant accountabilities.
Most recently the organisation has led change through two significant expansion phases, building an innovative and award winning new Ophthalmology centre, with a second significant expansion recently opened in September 2024.
The post is responsible managing an excellent financial accounting and governance function, that includes the oversight of capital expenditure and endowments.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, the post is responsible for engaging services, including lead clinicians in ensuring good governance is adhered to throughout the organisation. This is a senior role providing financial leadership and timely financial planning through the reporting of information and expert financial advice to the senior management teams of the organisation.
The successful candidate will hold a professional accountancy body (CCAB or CIMA) qualification and will be able to demonstrate extensive senior financial management experience.
The NHS Golden Jubilee University Hospital is Scotland’s largest National Treatment centre, delivering services for Scotland across Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, General Surgery as well as world-class leading National services such as Heart Transplant.
Our workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We are all about building a workplace for the future – we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We are an inclusive organisation where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
The Finance function itself has embarked on an improvement programme, with the first step being a recent restructure, including investment in additional posts. It is an exciting time to be joining the team as we look to build a ‘best-in-class’ function in order to provide excellent financial and decision making support to operational and clinical colleagues.
We are seeking to appoint an engaging and inspiring leader who can challenge conventional thinking, embrace change and have a genuine desire to continuously improve financial performance. We are looking for a candidate who will bring;-
If you are interested in helping building a ‘best-in-class’ finance department and have the necessary levels of enthusiasm, expertise and motivation for providing effective and innovative solutions to complex problems then please contact Graham Stewart for further information about the role @ graham.stewart@nhs.scot.
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
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.