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Overview

NSS is a national NHS Board operating at the heart of NHS Scotland, providing support and advice at strategic and operational levels. This post is a key member of the Finance PMO, ensuring finance governance and programme tracking systems operate seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining critical Finance Registers for Cash Releasing Efficiency Savings (CRES), Cost Pressures, Investments and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Manage the Finance Demand portal by working closely with leads to ensure accurate programme updates are timely.
• Consolidate financial results at month end for NSS and PHS.

The Candidate – Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent data management and reconciliation skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, ServiceNow, and financial systems.
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has lived or worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.

The post holder will be educated or working towards a CCAB Certificate level (degree level) in a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).

Location and Working Pattern

Location – Flexible with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Work pattern – Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

It is a condition of employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resources and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.

Inclusion

NSS is committed to diversity and inclusion. Flexible working is supported, and the organisation offers learning and development opportunities, equality networks, and an interview guarantee for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria. For reasonable adjustments, contact the Recruitment Team at NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot.

Further Information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Ana Vercosa at ana.vercosa@nhs.scot. Closing date for completed applications is 7 October 2025. More information about NSS is available at https://www.nss.nhs.scot/.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care