Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* for 2 years due to improvement in service delivery.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
About the Role
NHS Forth Valley is seeking an exceptional finance professional to join our team as Senior Finance Programme Lead. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic financial leadership for our Value Based Health and Care (VBHC) Programme. You will ensure resources are optimally deployed to deliver outcomes that matter for patients and support financial sustainability across the organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will act as a strategic financial partner to clinical and operational leaders, aligning financial planning with VBHC objectives to deliver sustainable, high-quality care. You will design, implement, and embed a Financial Stewardship programme, promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and responsible financial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the financial workstream of the VBHC programme, aligning financial planning with clinical outcomes and population health priorities.
- Provide expert financial advice to the Executive Team, VBHC Programme Board, and stakeholders to support strategic decision making.
- Champion a culture of value and stewardship across NHS Forth Valley, embedding financial accountability and sustainability.
- Design and roll out a comprehensive Financial Stewardship Programme, including tools, training, and governance frameworks.
- Oversee complex financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning to support VBHC initiatives.
- Ensure robust financial governance, risk management, and compliance with national standards.
- Lead the development of multifaceted business cases and investment proposals that reflect value-based principles.
- Represent NHS Forth Valley in national and regional forums on VBHC and financial stewardship.
About You
You will be educated to Masters level (or equivalent) with a relevant post-graduate qualification, and be a qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) with ongoing CPD. You will have significant experience in a senior leadership role in a large, complex public or private sector organisation, ideally within Health, Social Care, or Local Government.
You will have a proven track record of successful strategic financial leadership, service transformation, and redesign within complex systems. You will demonstrate extensive knowledge and implementation of financial policy, planning, and control, as well as digital and system literacy, particularly with NHS Financial Frameworks.
You will be values-driven, with behaviours fully aligned to NHS Scotland values, and committed to supporting and driving a positive organisational culture.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
Why NHS Forth Valley?
NHS Forth Valley serves a diverse population of over 310,000 people, employing 7,200 staff across a range of disciplines. Our Finance Directorate is responsible for a revenue budget of £975m and a capital budget of £13m for 2025/26, supporting the delivery of high-quality care across the region.
How to Apply
For further information and to apply, please visit the NHS Scotland recruitment website or contact the NHS Forth Valley HR team. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the role. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Scott Urquhart, Director of Finance (scott.urquhart@nhs.scot)
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.
