Analyst - Public Funding
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,894 to £54,952 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | EH1 3DE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Scottish Government |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1344 |
Summary
Are you an analyst with a background in public finances and an interest in the Scottish Budget?
The Scottish Fiscal Commission is recruiting to fill a post in its public funding and spending forecasting team.
You will work closely with the senior analyst to produce the Commission’s commentary on the funding for the Scottish Budget and how it is spent. You will lead on discrete projects, tackling new challenges as we develop our commentary. You will help in developing a narrative and communicating the risks and challenges facing the Scottish Budget to colleagues, the Commissioners and stakeholders. You will also gain experience in communicating with a range of audiences, managing a programme of analytical work and developing analytical expertise. You do not need extensive understanding of the Scottish Budget as you will learn the necessary skills on the job.
The Scottish Fiscal Commission is recruiting to fill a post in its public funding and spending forecasting team.
You will work closely with the senior analyst to produce the Commission’s commentary on the funding for the Scottish Budget and how it is spent. You will lead on discrete projects, tackling new challenges as we develop our commentary. You will help in developing a narrative and communicating the risks and challenges facing the Scottish Budget to colleagues, the Commissioners and stakeholders. You will also gain experience in communicating with a range of audiences, managing a programme of analytical work and developing analytical expertise. You do not need extensive understanding of the Scottish Budget as you will learn the necessary skills on the job.