Job details
- Job reference: 257616
- Salary: Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
- Job closing date: 07/09/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Mackenzie Buliding
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 24/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
- Department: Finance
Finance Manager (Band 8B)
MacKenzie Building, Ninewells Hospital, DundeePermanent | Full Time (36 hours)
🌟 Make a real impact on healthcare in Tayside
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Finance Manager to join NHS Tayside at a pivotal time for public sector finance.
This is a high-impact leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, influence decision-making, and directly support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services across the region.
🔍 About the role
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial management and supporting strategic priorities across clinical and corporate services.
You will:-
- Lead the delivery of a high-quality financial management service
- Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders
- Support the development and implementation of financial strategies
- Drive financial sustainability and performance improvement
- Lead and develop a motivated finance team
This is a dynamic role in a complex environment, ideal for someone who thrives on challenge and influence.
👤 About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:-
- Significant experience in a finance leadership role
- Strong understanding of financial management and planning
- Ability to influence and work effectively with senior stakeholders
- Experience of leading and developing teams
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Essential:
- CCAB qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience within the NHS or wider public sector
🌱 Why join us?
- Work at the heart of strategic decision-making
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Be part of a progressive, modern finance function
- Flexible working arrangements supported
- Contribute to services that make a real difference to people’s lives
📍 Living and working in Tayside
Tayside offers an exceptional quality of life, combining vibrant city living with easy access to stunning countryside and coastline. Whether based in Dundee, Angus or Perth and Kinross, you’ll benefit from a fantastic work-life balance.
Further details
- 36 hours per week
- Primarily office-based with flexible working options
- Informal enquiries: Karen McKay karen.mckay5@nhs.scot / Louise Greig louise.greig4@nhs.scot
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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This advert is for Finance Manager with NHS Tayside in Mackenzie Buliding, GB. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £76,888 - £82,251. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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