# Head of Finance > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Highland. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-finance/9edbcbc6-8274-4f48-8cb5-5e3737bc31d2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-finance/9edbcbc6-8274-4f48-8cb5-5e3737bc31d2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Highland - **Location:** Assynt House - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Finance manager - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £76,888 - £82,251 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-17T12:55:11.815Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=268132 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=268132 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 257721 - Salary: Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251) - Job closing date: 30/09/2026 - Job Type: Administrative Services - Location: Base either Helensburgh or Lochgilphead - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 17/09/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland - Department: Finance ### Make a real impact on healthcare in Argyll & Bute We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of NHS Finance to join the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) at a pivotal time for public sector finance. This is a high-impact leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy as a key member of the leadership team, influence decision-making, and directly support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services across the region. ### About the role Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer within the HSCP 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 - Excellent partnership working skills - 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 to work with NHS Highland and Integration Joint Board - Flexible working arrangements supported - Contribute to services that make a real difference to people’s lives ### Argyll & Bute HSCP The Health and Social Care Partnership covers the whole of the Argyll & Bute area including many islands. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to stunning countryside and coastline. The HSCP supports staff to work on a hybrid basis. ### Further details - 36 hours per week - Primarily office-based with flexible working options ### Informal enquiries: James Gow; email: james-gow@argyll-bute.gov.uk ## Documents - [Job Description (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1199431&JobId=268132) - [Highland Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1199349&JobId=268132) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.