Finance Manager
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Job Summary
Are you a fully qualified accountant Are you looking for a new role within finance If you are then this role may be for you. Corporate Reporting within Social Security Scotlands Corporate Finance branch are looking for a B3 Finance Manager to join their team.
The Corporate Reporting team is primarily responsible for ensuring the organisation has robust financial management arrangements whilst ensuring value for money for the taxpayer. The team also plays a key role in the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts.
As a B3 Finance Manager you will be responsible for the provision of regular financial management advice and support to non-finance staff and play a lead role in the Annual Report and Accounts Audit.
You will play a key role in producing robust monthly forecasting information and supporting and challenging our key stakeholders spending plans and reporting these results using the new Oracle finance system (ERP). You will improve the financial capabilities of the organisation through engaging with stakeholders and developing and delivering tailored training across the organisation.
This permanent opportunity will provide you with excellent opportunities to broaden your finance experience work with a range of stakeholders and develop your budget monitoring skills.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Providing challenge of financial forecasts to budget holders through delivery of financial reports and analysis on a regular basis and at key budget revisions throughout the financial year. To encourage the effective use of public funds whilst delivering value for money.
- Providing support and guidance to Oracle Finance and Purchase to Pay system users following the introduction of the Enterprise Resource and Planning (ERP) system. Utilising the outputs of Oracle to continually improve the financial information provided to stakeholders.
- Understanding financial capabilities across the organisation by producing and delivering training and awareness sessions to stakeholders in order to improve and develop these capabilities.
- Contributing to the Annual Report and Accounts process and liaise with external audit in the planning fieldwork and completion processes including responsibility for the operation of the centrally managed Audit Mailbox. Completion of key financial reconciliations to support the Annual Accounts process.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and financial regulations including the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) specific regulations and accounting standards.
- Lead support and line manage finance colleagues to ensure delivery of team priorities while also providing support and guidance to direct reports.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Fully CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with up-to-date Continuing Professional Development.
Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements.
Experience
- Proven ability to explain financial information clearly and concisely (both written and verbally) influencing key stakeholders and maintaining strong working relationships.
- Strong financial management experience with the ability to identify generate and interrogate financial data to support decision making.
- Fully CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with up-to-date Continuing Professional Development.
Behaviours
- Communicating and Influencing (Level 3)
- Delivering at Pace (Level 3)
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here.
Technical/Professional Skills
- Budgeting Forecasting and Costing : Budget Management - Practitioner Level
- International Accounting Standards : Understanding of international accounting standards Working Level
- Fully CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with up-to-date Continuing Professional Development
Any candidates who are unable to state their qualification details will be sifted out at the initial sift. Only candidates who provide this information will be taken through to the full sift. Details can be given in the C.V.
If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation.
We aim to provide feedback on request. However if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment.
Information Session
We are holding a candidate information session to provide you with information about the application and interview process as well as further information on the role and team.
The session will be held on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 13:00-14:00.
Please join us using the following link: Click here to join the meeting
Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift from 20th November 2025
Interview w/c 8th December 2025
Location - In person in our Glasgow or Dundee office
Reserve List
In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.
About Us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location which will be either Glasgow or Dundee. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process please contact us at
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Further Information
This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland or the broader Scottish Government.
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form please contact the Resourcing Team via
Apply before 23:55 Wednesday 19th November 2025.
Contact Name - Christopher Young
Contact E-Mail -
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Dealership Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
