B3 Finance Manager (Capital)

Dundee - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Description

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 Capital Finance Manager within the Financial Reporting and Planning Team.

As a Capital Finance Manager you will be responsible for the regular provision of our non-current asset register and monitoring in-year capital spend and asset additions future year planning and play a lead role in the Annual Report and Accounts Audit.

You will play a key role in producing robust monthly forecasting information and reporting our results using the new Oracle finance system (ERP). You will improve the financial capabilities of the organisation through engaging with stakeholders and developing and delivering tailored training across the organisation.

This permanent opportunity will provide you with excellent opportunities to broaden your finance experience work with a range of stakeholders and develop your budget monitoring skills.

Responsibilities

Provide challenge of capital forecasts including on deliverability to budget holders through delivery of high quality financial reports and analysis on a regular basis to assure strong financial management and the effective use of public funds whilst delivering value for money.
Lead support and line manage finance colleagues to ensure delivery of team priorities while also providing support and guidance to direct reports; contributing to longer-term financial planning analysis and impacting on future year capital budgets.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and financial regulations including the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) specific regulations and accounting standards including IFRS 16.
Maintenance of our fixed asset register on Oracle ensuring this is accurate and up to date and regular updating of future years capital and depreciation positions.
Contribute to the Annual Report and Accounts process and liaise with external audit in the planning fieldwork and completion processes as well as capital asset transfers from Social Security Programme.
Input of reviewing Social Security Scotlands Capitalisation policy and regular review of ensuring accurate application during monitoring expenditure.

Qualifications

Final stages of CCAB or Fully CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with up-to-date Continuing Professional Development

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

Demonstrable financial management experience with the ability to identify generate and interrogate financial data to support decision making.

Behaviours

Delivering at Pace (Level 3)
Communicating and Influencing (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:

Budgeting Forecasting and Costing: Budget Management Practitioner Level
International Accounting Standards: Understanding of international accounting standards Working level

(Please note if you are an external candidate or applying from another Government Department please email to request a copy of the framework).

How to Apply
Apply online providing a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 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 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 a candidate information session 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 12th February 2026 12:00-13:00

Please join us using the link below.

Timeline (Subject to change)
Sift from 18th February 2026
Interview w/c 9th March 2026

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 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 .

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 the broader Scottish Government or Other Government Departments.

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 .

Apply before 16th February 2026 23:55

Contact Name - Christopher Young
Contact e-Mail -

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionDo 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 Capital Finance Manager within the Financial Reporting and Plann...