NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the UK’s largest provider of acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services. With an annual budget exceeding £4 billion and a workforce of over 42,000 staff, we deliver services to a population of 1.3 million and provide specialist regional services across Scotland. Like all public sector organisations, NHSGGC operates within significant financial pressures. The Sustainability & Value (S&V) Programme is central to achieving financial balance while improving patient outcomes through efficiency, productivity and service redesign.
The Roles (4 posts)
We are seeking motivated and analytical Finance Project Leads to join the Finance Directorate in supporting the delivery of the Sustainability & Value Programme workstreams.
Reporting to the Programme Finance Manager – Sustainability & Value, the post holder will provide high-quality financial analysis, planning, monitoring and reporting to support programme and project teams.
You will work across a portfolio of improvement initiatives, ensuring that schemes are financially robust, deliverable, and aligned to governance requirements and financial plans.
This is a key developmental role at the interface between Finance, operational services and programme teams.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Project Support
- Provide financial support to S&V and financial improvement projects
- Support development of financially viable business cases, costings and savings profiles
- Contribute to options appraisal and financial impact assessments
Financial Planning & Performance
- Support preparation of budgets, forecasts and savings plans
- Monitor financial performance and highlight variances and risks
- Track delivery of savings and financial benefits
Reporting & Analysis
- Produce regular financial reporting and analysis for Programme Boards
- Ensure reporting is accurate, timely and aligned with corporate requirements
- Analyse financial and activity data to support decision-making
Governance & Assurance
- Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and governance frameworks
- Support audit requirements and maintain appropriate financial documentation
- Contribute to consistent financial processes and controls
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with clinical, operational and programme teams
- Present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
- Build effective working relationships across services
About You
You will be a proactive and collaborative finance professional with experience supporting financial management within a complex organisation.
You will bring:
- Experience in financial management, budgeting and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret and present complex financial information clearly
- Experience supporting projects, programmes or service improvement initiatives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Essential:
- Part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience
Desirable:
- Experience within NHS or public sector finance
- Project management or improvement experience (e.g. PRINCE2, QI)
- Advanced Excel/data analysis skills
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, Board-wide programme supporting financial recovery and transformation across NHSGGC.
You will:
- Gain exposure to strategic programme delivery and senior stakeholders
- Develop expertise in financial planning, programme finance and benefits realisation
- Play a direct role in supporting sustainable improvements in patient services
Why Join Us
- Work at the centre of financial improvement and transformation
- Join a collaborative and supportive Finance team
- Contribute to meaningful change in patient care and service delivery
- Access development opportunities within a large, complex NHS Board
Informal enquiries are welcome please contact:
Jill Flanagan, Head of Sustainability and Value email: jill.flanagan@nhs.scot
This post may close sooner than the advertised date depending on the level of interest in the post. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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