B2 Assistant Finance Manager - Social Security Scotland in Glasgow

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 Benefit Expenditure and Debt Finance 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 an important role in supporting the delivery of Social Security Scotland’s financial objectives. Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide financial analysis, insight and support to help inform decision-making, ensure effective financial management and contribute to the continuous improvement of finance services and processes. You will build strong working relationships, develop your financial expertise and help drive positive outcomes across a range of finance activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and ongoing operation of Social Security Scotland's future payment and accounting systems, helping to ensure they deliver efficient, effective and robust financial management capabilities.
• Contribute to monthly reconciliations and internal controls, analysis and review, management sign off. Provide oversight and support for Social Security Scotland’s banking and cash management activities and processes.
• Oversee and manage team workload, deadlines and priorities. This will include people management responsibilities.
• Provide support for the accounting of benefit expenditure and associated debt.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with colleagues within Social Security Scotland, the wider directorate, Audit Scotland, the Scottish Government including Treasury and Banking and the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts.
• Work flexibly across the Finance team, taking on a range of other work as required to ensure that priorities are met and to support professional training.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of financial information and reports, to increase financial awareness and accountability across the team.

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:
Experience

• Effective communication skills with experience of influencing stakeholders and maintaining strong working relationships.

• Experience of reviewing and improving financial processes and controls to drive efficiency, effectiveness and value for money.

Behaviours

• Delivering at Pace (Level 3)

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here.
Technical / Professional Skills:
You will demonstrate the following skills within the Finance Profession Capability Framework.xlsx

• Interrogation of Finance Systems – (Level: Practitioner)

• Change Management – (Level: Practitioner)

How to Apply
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1500 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.
Please note, 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 will be hosting an online candidate information session where we will be discussing the application process and providing further information regarding the role and team. Details below:
Date: 16th July 2026
Time: 12noon - 1pm
Location: Teams
If you would like to join, please do so by clicking the following link:
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Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift – 29^th July to 5^th August
Interview – week commencing 17^th August
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 Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.

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 recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Apply before 23:55 pm on 24^th July 2026
Contact Name - Roshan Koli
Contact Email - Roshan.Koli@socialsecurity.gov.scot