Divisional Finance Manager - Planning and Central Services

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance professional to join NHS Highland as Divisional Finance Manager – Planning & Central Services. This senior leadership role has system‑wide impact, supporting financial sustainability and service transformation across a large and complex organisation.

• Lead the 3‑year financial planning process, including identifying and monitoring cost pressures, funding and savings targets.
• Oversee financial management across a portfolio of approximately £250 m, driving budget setting, forecasting, monitoring and reporting.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior leaders, clinicians and budget holders.
• Lead and develop a finance team of approximately 20 staff.

• CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with significant senior‑level experience in financial management and planning.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non‑finance audiences.
• Ideally NHS or public sector experience with knowledge of healthcare financial frameworks.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for its workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.