Senior Finance Manager (Capital) - Social Security Scotland in Dundee

Apply before 23:55 on 30th March 2026
Contact Name – Michelle Ward

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 Programme’s 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 Scotland’s 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 organisation’s 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 Scotland’s 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

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

Please note, if you are an external candidate or applying from another Government Department please email recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot 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.

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 April 2026 or w/c 4th May 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 the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.

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 support and recruitment adjustments for 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 you require visa sponsorship, you should check the latest criteria to confirm whether this role meets current requirements before applying. You can find further advice on Gov.UK – Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK.

Further Information

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 Scotland’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Recruitment – Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk).

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 Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting Social Security Scotland at recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.

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.

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 on 30th March 2026
Contact Name – Michelle Ward
Contact Email – Michelle.Ward@socialsecurity.gov.scot