Chief Finance Officer

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Clackmannanshire Council Salary CO34 - £102,630
Stirling Council Salary Grade G17 £91,863 - £98,027 per annum
NHS Forth Valley Salary - Band 8D: £103,764 – £108,206

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Chief Finance Officer. This pivotal role will shape the financial future of the Clackmannanshire & Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership, working across NHS Forth Valley, Stirling Council, and Clackmannanshire Council.

As Section 95 Officer for the Integration Joint Board (IJB), you will lead financial strategy, governance, and transformation programmes that support integrated health and social care services. You’ll be instrumental in delivering sustainable, high‑quality services that improve outcomes for our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the IJB’s financial strategy, annual budgets, and performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory financial regulations and governance frameworks.
• Provide expert financial advice to the Chief Officer and IJB.
• Drive transformation and service redesign to meet strategic priorities.
• Manage financial risk, audit processes, and performance forecasting.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across partner organisations.

Location

Just a 30‑minute drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow, Clackmannanshire and Stirling is easily accessible with beautiful environments to promote wellbeing.

Contact

For informal discussion about this post, please contact Dr Jennifer Borthwick, Interim Chief Officer – Jennifer.borthwick@nhs.scot or Scott Urqhart, Director of Finance, NHS Forth Valley – scott.urqhart@nhs.scot

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.

Sponsorship and Visa Guidance

For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance. It is also recommended that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK.

EEO Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.