Finance Business Partner – Health (Scotland)

Company: Serco Plc

Finance Business Partner – Health (Scotland)

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site across Glasgow / Central Belt

Salary: Competitive + Bonus, Company Car, Private Medical Insurance and Pension Matched up to 6%

Contract: Permanent / Full Time

Make a real impact on healthcare services across Scotland

At Serco, we're trusted to deliver vital public services that improve the lives of millions of people. We're looking for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join our Scotland Health team, supporting a portfolio of facilities management contracts worth approximately £50 million.

This is an influential role where you'll work alongside operational leaders, turning financial and operational data into meaningful insights that drive performance, improve efficiency and support strategic decision-making. If you're a qualified finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders and making a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As Finance Business Partner, you'll provide dedicated commercial and financial support across a portfolio of healthcare contracts in Scotland, including Forth Valley Royal Hospital, University Hospital Wishaw, Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Langlands Building, and Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Partnering with operational and contract leaders to provide commercial and financial insight that supports strategic decision-making.
  • Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities across your portfolio.
  • Providing robust financial analysis, scenario modelling and performance reporting.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, reduce costs and optimise contract performance.
  • Supporting commercial negotiations including contract variations, extensions and change notices.
  • Monitoring financial and commercial risks and driving mitigation plans.
  • Working closely with our Finance Hub to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
  • Using digital tools, technology and data analytics to improve financial decision-making.
  • Presenting complex financial information in a clear and engaging way for a range of stakeholders.
  • Building strong relationships across operational, commercial and finance teams to influence positive outcomes.

What you'll need
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
You'll ideally have:

  • A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (where applicable).
  • Experience partnering with senior business leaders in a complex commercial environment.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience analysing both financial and operational performance drivers.
  • Experience within contract-based, outsourced services or bidding environments.
  • Excellent financial planning, budgeting and forecasting experience.
  • The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills with confidence interpreting incomplete or ambiguous information.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insight.
  • A proactive, resilient and collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Experience within Facilities Management, Healthcare or similar service-based environments would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Serco?

At Serco, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing your career within a global organisation.

We offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare (where applicable)
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment

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