Assistant Finance Manager

The Financial Management Directorate supports Ministers and senior officials across the public sector to make sound decisions about the allocation of resources across the Scottish Government’s responsibilities. We manage the processes of budgeting, accounting, reporting, treasury management, risk management and corporate governance to ensure that our reputation for competent government, prudent financial management and value for money is maintained and enhanced.

The role is focussed on supporting the financial reporting processes within the Fiscal Management Team whose key role is understanding the in-year Scottish Government financial position. The team are responsible for providing effective and timely management information to aid effective decision making by senior officials.

• Supporting the preparation of key management information including Corporate Board Reporting, Scottish Government Accounts and other fiscal requirements;
• Ensure accuracy of financial data which will include quality assurance and regular reconciliation exercises;
• Provide specialist finance support including professional accounting and budgeting advice to finance professionals and a range of other stakeholders ;
• Supporting the management and development of key business processes and financial information systems;
• Ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as required.