Senior Finance Manager

Dundee - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Description

Do you have good numerical and analytical skills with an eye for detail Including experience of working within a changing finance environment confidently challenging forecasts and assuring strong financial management If so we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking two Senior Finance Managers to join the Financial Reporting and Planning branch. These permanent roles offer the chance to lead either the Corporate Reporting Team or the Financial Planning Team. These positions are integral to the effective operation of our Financial Reporting and Planning branch and play a vital role in safeguarding resources for the people of Scotland who need them most.

The Senior Financial Planning Manager role is responsible for leading the annual budget setting process for the organisation ensuring a balanced budget position is reached. You will be also responsible for the longer-term financial planning and forecasting for the organisation providing assurance around financial sustainability. You will also be involved in the co-ordination of resources and capital commissions to Scottish Government.

The Senior Corporate Reporting Manager leads the production of the Annual Report and Accounts ensuring the correct application of relevant accounting standards and compliance with the Financial Reporting Manual. You will also lead the ongoing monitoring and reporting of the organisations Operating Expenditure Capital and Depreciation costs. Through regular engagement with budget holders you will produce accurate in-year and future year forecasting information and lead on the completion of budget revision exercises.

Both roles require strong leadership strategic thinking and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment with the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on how we manage public finances.

Responsibilities

Lead either the Corporate Reporting Team or the Financial Planning Team including line management responsibilities.
Lead on the management of Social Security Scotlands financial position including the annual budget setting process monthly monitoring and reporting and the production of the Annual Report and Accounts.
Provision of regular high quality updates to Executive Team and governance forums on the in-year and future year financial position.
Lead the co-ordination of Scottish Government financial commissions and budget exercises.
Challenge financial plans and forecasts across the organisation to ensure value for money and protection of public funds.
Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure strong financial management.
Deputise for the Financial Reporting and Planning Lead as appropriate.

Qualifications

Qualifications
The successful candidate must be fully CCAB qualified with up to date Continuing Professional Development. Please include details of your qualifications and CPD in your CV.

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

Financial monitoring and forecasting in a complex environment.

Behaviours

Communicating and Influencing Level 4
Delivering at Pace Level 4
Changing and Improving Level 4

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here.

Technical / Professional Skills:
You will demonstrate the following skills within the Finance Profession Capability

Budget Management - Practitioner

How to Apply
Apply online you must provide a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the Success Profiles above.

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.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

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.

Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift from 10th December 2025
Interview w/c 12th January 2026

Reserve List
In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available a reserve list will be kept for up to 9 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 Monday 8th December 2025

Contact Name - Michelle Ward
Contact E-Mail -

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionDo you have good numerical and analytical skills with an eye for detail Including experience of working within a changing finance environment confidently challenging forecasts and assuring strong financial management If so we would love to hear from you.We are seeking two Senior Finance M...