Senior Finance Manager (Capital)
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,010 to £74,820 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Dundee |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Scottish Government |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3450 |
Summary
Salary - £60,010 - £74,820
Location - Dundee or Glasgow
Hours - 35 hours per week
Closing Date - 30th March 2026 at 23:55
Reference - 3450
Employment Type - Permanent
Overview
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.
Main Duties
• 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.
Further Information
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.
Location - Dundee or Glasgow
Hours - 35 hours per week
Closing Date - 30th March 2026 at 23:55
Reference - 3450
Employment Type - Permanent
Overview
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.
Main Duties
• 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.
Further Information
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.