C1 Senior Finance Manager (Capital) Social Security Scotland

Do you have good numerical and analytical skills with an eye for detail Can you confidently engage with a wide range of stakeholders to support effective decision making If so we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Senior Capital Finance Manager within the Financial Reporting and Planning Team. You will provide dedicated financial expertise to support the transfer of significant capital assets and to enable the continuation of service development and delivery following Social Security Programmes closure in March 2026. This will include the preparation of all capital year end accounting entries and notes to support the Annual Report and Accounts.

This role will also involve regular engagement with policy colleagues and Social Security Scotlands Executive Team to establish future requirements and timescales supporting robust decision making for future investment across the organisation. You will liaise with Scottish Government Central Finance colleagues and External Audit around the correct accounting treatment for capital expenditure and depreciation calculations including the provision of assurance and evidence to support the delivery of value for money.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring in-year and future year capital expenditure for Social Security Scotland providing necessary assurance to senior leaders and core Scottish Government Finance colleagues ensuring forecasts remain accurate and explaining any variances.
• Working with Senior Leaders to develop a capital strategy which delivers on the organisations key priorities.
• Impacting the future benefits and efficiencies to be delivered from capital investment and tracking the delivery and outcomes of this.
• Assessing expenditure plans to ensure appropriate accounting treatment in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Provision of expert advice and guidance to budget holders and Executive Team around the in-year and future year capital programme.
• Leading the completion of notes to accounts which are relevant to capital (including Fixed Assets Intangible Assets and Capital Commitments) for the Annual Report and Accounts and liaising with External Audit during the audit process.
• Manage the safe and secure transfer of assets from Social Security Programme.
• Regular review of Social Security Scotlands Capitalisation Policy.
• Supporting Senior Responsible Officers in adhering to internal and Scottish Government-wide governance processes associated with major investment projects.

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 the framework here.

For this post the following Success Profile elements will be assessed:

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

• Budget Management (Practitioner)
• Government Financial Reporting (Expert)
  

(Please note if you are an external candidate or applying from another Government Department please email to request a copy of the framework).

Experience

• Experience in financial management of a complex capital programme.

• Demonstrable ability to develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

  
  

Behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing (Level 4)
• Delivering at Pace (Level 4)
  

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours ()

How to Apply
Apply online you must provide a CV and 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.

Please note for this vacancy we will be carrying out an initial sift based on the following qualification requirement:

• 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.

Candidates who do not state the above 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 CV.

If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and a 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 candidate information sessions for this role 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 25th March 2026 12:00 - 13:00

Please join us using the link below:

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Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Interviews w/c 27th March 2026 or w/c 4th April 2026
Location - in person in Glasgow

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.

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 thedifferent levelsof security checks inourCandidate Guide.

Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland are committed to equality andinclusionand 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 mayrequirethroughout the recruitment process andduring the course ofyour employment should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you mayrequireassistancewith any part of our recruitment process please contact us at

Find out more about our commitment todiversityand how we offer supportandrecruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.

Right to Work in the UK
Social Security Scotland is an approved sponsor under the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Please note that UK immigration guidance including skill and salary thresholds and eligible occupations is reviewed regularly and subject to change. If yourequirevisa sponsorship you should check the latest criteria to confirm whether this role meets current requirements before applying. You can find further advice on -Skilled Worker visa: Overview -

FurtherInformation
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.

Social Security Scotlands recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner which outline thatselectionfor appointment be made on meriton the basis offair and open competition -Recruitment - Civil Service Commission ()

If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles you can make a complaint by contacting Social Security Scotland atin the first instance. If you are not satisfied with theresponseyou receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.

Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply onourCareers Website.

ReadourCandidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.

If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form please contact the Resourcing Team via

Apply before 23:55 on 30th March 2026

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