B2 Assistant Finance Manager Social Security Scotland

Do you have good numerical and analytical skills with an eye for detail Are you able to communicate well with both finance and non-finance professionals If so we would love to hear from you.

The Financial Reporting and Planning team is 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 B2 Assistant 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 supporting monthly forecasting information and supporting 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust monthend financial analysis across cost centres and divisions including reviewing and challenging forecasts and management information.
• Produce and maintain highquality financial management information and finance reports for monthly budget holder meetings to support effective review scrutiny and challenge of financial performance against approved budgets.
• Provide expert support and guidance to Oracle Finance and PurchasetoPay users including the raising of Purchase Orders invoice receipting and ensuring the prompt and accurate payment of invoices.
• Respond to Scottish Government commissions and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests often within extremely challenging timescales ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead assigned Annual Report and Accounts tasks contributing to the successful delivery of the external audit and yearend accounts process.
• Authorise monthly ePC transactions and produce Payment Performance reports working closely with Procurement colleagues to monitor control and optimise ePC expenditure.
• Undertake line management responsibilities providing leadership support and development to Finance Officers and promoting a positive inclusive and highperforming working environment within the Financial Reporting and Planning Branch.

Qualifications
Candidates should either demonstrate equivalent financial experience or be studying towards a CCAB professional accountancy qualification.

Success Profile
We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of out more about the framework here.

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

Technical / Professional Skills:

• Budgeting Forecasting and Costing Working
  

Further details and description of Professional Skills and levels required can be found within theFinance Profession Capability Framework.

Experience:

• Demonstrable financial management experience with the ability to identify generate and interrogate financial data.

Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing (Level 3)
• Working Together (Level 3)
• Delivering at Pace (Level 3)
  

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

How to Apply
Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile 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.

Information Session
We will be hosting an online information session on the 23rd April from 12:00 - 13:00 where you can learn more about the role the application process and what its like working for Social Security Scotland.

Please join us using the link below:

Assistant Finance Manager - Info Session - 23rd April

Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift between 1st & 8th May 2026
Interview week commencing 18th May 2026
Location In Person at 220 High Street 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 aboutwhat we offer.

As part of theUK Civil Service we uphold theCivil 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 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 todiversity and how we offer and supportrecruitment 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 Guidefor 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 on 29th April 2026

Contact Name - Christopher Young
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