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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:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Would you like to join one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? Offering a range of health services to over 1.1m people in Glasgow and Clyde our aim is to help people live healthier, longer lives – no matter who they are or where in the region they live. Help us to shape the future of healthcare in Scotland and apply to join our Finance team today. With an annual revenue budget for the Board of over £3 billion there is a need for high quality finance staff to support the business.
You’ll work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference.
- See how a complex health organisation works.
- Solve problems.
- Add value to key health services.
- Build a range of transferrable skills.
- Advice service managers and clinical staff.
- Take on a range of responsibilities.
- Drive forward change and make an impact.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full time
Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday 9-5
Base location - Dykebar Hospital
Key responsibilities:
Design and continuously develop reporting solutions for complex data, creating standardised approaches for GGC Management Accounts and wider finance users.
Develop innovative, user‑friendly reporting solutions in BOxi with multiple analytical and presentation dimensions.
Provide expert BOxi consultancy and support to Board users.
Deliver user training, produce training materials, manuals and procedures, and provide ongoing refresher training.
Liaise with users and NSS to gather requirements, resolve issues, plan and develop solutions, conduct testing, and assess impacts; manage and prioritise resulting implementations.
Maintain understanding of technical requirements to ensure efficient service delivery.
Maintain and support report scheduling and distribution systems.
Review reporting solutions regularly to ensure they meet evolving business needs and support continuous improvement across financial and non‑financial teams.
Create and maintain robust reports for budget‑setting, forecasting and audit, enabling ongoing data auditing and risk/opportunity identification.
Stay aware of system and business process developments to ensure reporting remains aligned.
Provide project‑specific reporting solutions in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Support and produce reporting for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Training / Qualifications
Significant IT skills to use multiple systems effectively.
Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Extensive specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
Understanding of professional accounting conventions and best‑practice standards.
Knowledge of NHS financial policies, guidance and legislation.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Problem‑solving and change‑management capability.
Ability to deliver cohesive training.
Hands‑on experience in reporting development, relational databases, query/report design, business analysis and requirements gathering.
Up‑to‑date knowledge of organisational systems and complex system environments.
Awareness of modern business methods and ability to propose practical solutions.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Strong communication, both written and verbal, with a proactive work ethic.
Personal Qualities & Competencies
Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to make decisions that impact service delivery.
Initiative, sound judgement and ability to work under pressure.
High attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and team‑working skills.
Ability to create clear, user‑friendly documentation.
Ability to explain technical concepts in accessible terms to non‑technical staff.
Ability to resolve problems and follow issues through to completion.
Ability to evaluate options and justify decisions.
Excellent numeracy skills.
Ability to listen, understand and accurately interpret stakeholder needs.
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 Services - Debby.skene2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
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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