Head of Finance

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

How would you like to join one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? NHS Lothian offers a range of health services to almost 1m people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Our aim is to help people live healthier, longer lives - no matter who they are or where in the region they live.

**Responsibilities**:
As the Head of Finance, you will oversee both capital and revenue financial management and reporting across NHS Lothian including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis. You will work closely with senior executives, managers, and operational staff across the NHS Board to develop effective strategies for delivery of financial sustainability. Strong leadership and management skills are essential to drive forward and deliver a high quality finance function.

Specific duties will include:

- Monitoring the financial position of NHS Lothian and ensuring that any financial risks are identified and managed.
- Developing financial models and providing analysis for new service developments.
- Oversee the production of accurate and timely financial reports.
- Ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are in line with best practice and legal requirements.
- Facilitate a programme of financial efficiencies and cost savings across the organisation.
- Leading a team of finance professionals and ensuring that team members are motivated, supported, and developed.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who can demonstrate a track record of success in a senior finance role. In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work within a highly respected organisation that is committed to improving healthcare for our patients.

**Additional Information**:

- 37.5 hours per week
- Opportunity for flexible working hours
- Starting from 27 days annual leave + 8 days public holiday per annum (35 days leave in total)

This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally renowned healthcare organisation with a track record of innovation. We have over 24,000 staff providing and supporting first class hospital and community services both locally and serving patients from throughout Scotland. NHS Lothian is on an exciting journey towards helping people live longer healthier lives. At a challenging time for public services the finance team will be at the centre of reshaping how we provide healthcare across the region and for the country.


  • Head of Finance

    4 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Meraki Full time

    Meraki Talent are supporting with the permanent appointment of a Head of Finance based close to Musselburgh paying £60,000 plus a strong benefits package. **The Opportunity** This business has a hugely ethical purpose with a big focus on sustainability. It’s going through of change and & transformation and is looking to appoint a new Head of Finance to...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Reed Finance Full time

    Reed Finance are delighted to be supporting one of our key clients in the education sector to recruit for a new Finance Business Partner role. **_Key Duties_** - Working with Heads of Departments, Directors and other Senior Management to build budgets and financial plans from the bottom-up - Ensuring that appropriate processes are in place for timely...

  • Head of Finance

    1 month ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

    **Head of Finance - Projects and Planning** - Location: National Headquarters, Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh - Salary: £56,992 - 61,522 per year (A4C Band 8A) - Contract Type: Permanent - Position Type: Full Time - Hours: 37.50 hours per week The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) has an exciting opportunity within our Capital & Costing team...

  • Head of Finance

    4 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Ashdown Group Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Head of Finance to join an inspiring global charity based in Thornhill. The organisation embraces flexibility and is happy for the role to be based predominately from home with occasional travel to thesite (3-4 days per month). Reporting to the Finance Director of this circa £120m turnover organisation...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Millyard Peoples Full time

    Millyard Peoples is working in partnership with a charity looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager / Head of Finance to join their team on an interim basis. You will manage a small team of Accounts Assistants and will be responsible ensuring the timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis. - Producing monthly management accountants -...

  • Head of Finance

    3 hours ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom iMultiply Full time

    **The Company** Blackwood is an award-winning Housing and Care provider specialising in homes and care services for people with disabilities. Across Scotland, Blackwood has 1600 properties, 3 care homes, and delivers 10000 hours of care, working in 29 out of 32 local authorities. It provides homes, care and support for adults with disabilities and older...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    Immediate start available, Hybrid working - Hybrid working, progressive organisation going through a period of change. **About Our Client**: Leading governing body in Scotland based in Edinburgh. Providing strong leadership as the Head of Finance and providing the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Board and Council with insight into the organisations financial...

  • Head of Finance

    2 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    Your new company You will be working for this established charity in Edinburgh City centre. This organisation is long-established and evolving and this is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with charity experience to join them as they continue to ensure the effective financial management of the charity and help the organisation to deliver...

  • Head of Finance

    7 hours ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    Your new company You will be working for this established charity in Edinburgh City centre. This organisation is long-established and evolving and this is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with charity experience to join them as they continue to ensure the effective financial management of the charity and help the organisation to deliver...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

    Closing date: 16/05/ PM Full-time: 35 hours per weekThe Opportunity:The University of Edinburgh Business School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Climate Finance & Investment within the Accounting and Finance Subject Group. We are looking for highly competent teachers and researchers with a strong publication trajectory. For this appointment we would...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **UE08: £48,350 - £59,421 per annum** **CAHSS/Business School/Accounting & Finance** **Full-time: 35 hours per week** **Open-ended: permanent** **The Opportunity**: From time to time, members of academic staff may be asked to take on managerial and administrative duties, such as leadership of teaching programmes. The University recognises that it may be...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Registers of Scotland Full time

    Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a new and challenging role? We are currently looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to become an integral part of our Finance Department here at Registers of Scotland (RoS). **Role Purpose** Registers of Scotland (RoS) is looking for an experienced finance professional to manage and develop our...

  • Head of Finance

    2 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Prison Service Full time

    The post holder will be accountable to the Director of Finance for the effective delivery of the financial operations, finance policy and strategy. The role will require regularly deputising for the Director of Finance and it is expected that the post holder will also contribute to the development of a number of strategic organisational priorities. The role...

  • Head of Finance

    1 month ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hutcheon Mearns Ltd Full time

    The role will manage all aspects of finance, including management of outsourced service providers, key strategic initiatives, stakeholder management and the production / review of detailed board papers, in addition to supporting capex approvals and M&A activity. Key responsibilities: - Ownership of all finance matters relating to the business - Support...

  • Senior Lecturer

    4 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Grade UE09: £54,949 - £61,823 per annum** **CAHSS / Business School / Accounting & Finance** **Full-time: 35 hours per week** **Open-ended** The successful applicant will contribute to the objectives of the Business School by engaging in research and teaching of the highest quality, and publishing in leading international finance-oriented journals....

  • Senior Consultant

    2 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    Head Resourcing are recruiting for a senior consultant on behalf of a non for profit company based in Edinburgh or Inverness. They’re a charity who provide services and advice to help homeowners and businesses make their properties more energy efficient. The senior consultant will project manage a variety of jobs, maintaining strong client relationships,...

  • Senior Consultant

    4 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    Head Resourcing are recruiting for a senior consultant on behalf of a non for profit company based in Edinburgh or Inverness. They’re a charity who provide services and advice to help homeowners and businesses make their properties more energy efficient.The senior consultant will project manage a variety of jobs, maintaining strong client relationships,...

  • Finance Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom iMultiply Resourcing Ltd Full time

    iMultiply are working in partnership with a well-known Edinburgh based charity on a Finance Manager role offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The Organisation This opportunity will give you the chance to join a complex but interesting organisation with a fantastic people-orientated culture. The Finance Team supports the...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Robert Half Full time

    Initially 3 months - £400-450/day outside IR35 - Hybrid working (2 days per week in Edinburgh)I'm excited to be partnering with a fantastic, purpose driven third sector organisation to appoint an Interim Head of Finance. The organisation has went from strength to strength and have some fantastic growth plans, the primary responsibilities will bePreparing...

  • Senior Consultant

    2 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    Head Resourcing are recruiting for a senior consultant on behalf of a non for profit company based in Edinburgh or Inverness. They're a charity who provide services and advice to help homeowners and businesses make their properties more energy efficient. The senior consultant will project manage a variety of jobs, maintaining strong client relationships,...