Fiscal Analyst
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,767 to £45,472 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | EH1 3DE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Scottish Government |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3578 |
Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your analytical expertise in a role that directly contributes to Scotland’s public services and long‑term priorities?
The Scottish Fiscal Commission is a small, independent public body with 28 staff. We produce independent, robust forecasts and assessments to improve the transparency and scrutiny of the Scottish Budget.
We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded individual to join our team, contributing to high‑quality economic and fiscal analysis that supports the Scottish Fiscal Commission’s work.
There is no fixed profile for what makes a good analyst and you could be working on our economy, tax or social security forecasts, our analysis of Scottish Government spending or our long-term fiscal sustainability projections. Making sense of data and linking the findings of your analysis to the context is a big part of what we do.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analytical problem‑solving, values high‑quality evidence, and is eager to contribute to impactful work that informs Scotland’s public finances.
The Scottish Fiscal Commission is a small, independent public body with 28 staff. We produce independent, robust forecasts and assessments to improve the transparency and scrutiny of the Scottish Budget.
We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded individual to join our team, contributing to high‑quality economic and fiscal analysis that supports the Scottish Fiscal Commission’s work.
There is no fixed profile for what makes a good analyst and you could be working on our economy, tax or social security forecasts, our analysis of Scottish Government spending or our long-term fiscal sustainability projections. Making sense of data and linking the findings of your analysis to the context is a big part of what we do.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analytical problem‑solving, values high‑quality evidence, and is eager to contribute to impactful work that informs Scotland’s public finances.