Head of Finance
Head of Finance
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Job Description
The Head of Finance has overall responsibility for the financial reporting outputs of Transport Scotland including monthly reporting and the production of the Annual Report and Accounts for the support of operational processes and information to inform financial decision making by Senior Management and by Ministers.
The postholder will be a member of the Directorates senior management team leading the finance team and supporting the Director and Chief Executive.
Financial Assurance
- Lead the Finance Team to support robust financial management of the agencys budgets and provide accurate timely and appropriate financial information to TS Senior Management SG Finance and Ministers deputising for the Director of Finance & Corporate Services as required.
- Provide oversight and support to the Senior Financial Accountant in producing and developing the Annual Report and Accounts in accordance with agreed timescales and in accordance with appropriate regulations and guidance.
- Oversee engagement with Internal and External Audit and scrutiny to provide appropriate assurance.
Financial Control
- Lead the provision and development of effective financial control supporting and directing finance business partners and management accountants developing awareness of drivers of financial performance to date and accurate forecasting and outturn reporting.
- Provide financial advice to support achievement of objectives within available resources.
- Identify lessons learned and lead on the implementation of any required actions to improve financial performance assurance.
- Lead ongoing implementation work around the Oracle system.
Financial Planning and Strategy
- Robustly assess projections of future expenditure and ensure regular updates to the long-term financial planning documents to support corporate and SG budgeting risk management and long-term financial planning.
- Support the Transport Portfolio Finance team stakeholders and Ministers by engaging in the budget setting process contributing to development of applicable documents and advice.
Improving Performance
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships across FCS TS Directorates sponsored bodies and the SG engaging with stakeholders to understand financial issues and provide effective and accurate financial advice contributing to financial planning control and assurance.
- Support the Director of FCS and other senior managers to champion and implement strategic plans that are aligned to the agencys corporate transformation ambitions including in areas such as resourcing prioritisation and workforce planning.
Governance
- Support the Director of Finance & Corporate Services through provision of assurance to the Audit and Risk Committee and Risk Management Group. This will include ensuring that governance is appropriately documented communicated reviewed and accurately reported.
Responsibilities
- Understanding of International Accounting Standards - Expert
- Understanding of Government Finance Management and Reporting - Expert
- Understanding the role of Audit Scotland - Expert
- Strategic Financial Analysis and Insight - Expert
You can find out more about the skills required here:Finance Profession Capability or here:Skills Capture Tool
Skill Level:
Expert - Expert Knowledge of the topic with day to day use in role/extensive prior experience
Highly effective leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence negotiate and collaborate effectively with a range of staff and stakeholders.
Strong planning and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a diverse workload adapt to changing situations and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to think and act strategically and make links across policy and organisational boundaries. Political acuity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to communicate complex financial information clearly succinctly and to a wide range of audiences.
- Seeing the Bigger Picture (Level 4)
- Leadership (Level 4)
- Communicating & Influencing (Level 4)
- Delivering at Pace (Level 4)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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Qualifications
About Us
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency seeking to deliver a safe efficient cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers with a budget of over 4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Governments focus on increasing sustainable economic growth and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy people and the environment.
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education health the economy justice housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of theUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
You will require to be office based twice per week.
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks Identity Right to work Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on theUK Government website or read about the different levels of security checks in ourCandidate Guide.
Security Checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks Identity Right to work Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on theUK Government website or read about the different levels of security checks in ourCandidate Guide.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment todiversityand how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.
Further information
For further information on this vacancy please contact by email at Jenny Hughes-Mauchan at
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on ourCareers Website.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
