Are you looking for an opportunity to lead the shaping of financial processes in a complex and changing environment, working with key stakeholders to ensure robust financial management is in place within a high profile area? 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 a variety of senior leaders, build networks and improve financial capability whilst supporting the transfer of significant capital assets following Social Security Programme’s closure in March 2026. This is a newly formed role that provides opportunities for you to enable the continuation of service delivery, be vital in supporting and delivering significant capital programmes and shape financial processes to ensure robust financial management.
This role will be vital in delivering investment ambitions, and therefore 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.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The successful candidate must be fully CCAB qualified, with up to date Continuing Professional Development. Please include details of your qualifications and CPD in your CV.
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:
Technical / Professional Skills:
You will demonstrate the following skills within the Finance Profession Capability Framework.xlsx
(Please note, if you are an external candidate or applying from another Government Department please email recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot to request a copy of the framework).
Experience
Behaviours
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here
How to Apply
Apply online, you must provide a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750) 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.
Please note, for this vacancy we will be carrying out an initial sift based on the following qualification requirement:
The successful candidate must be fully CCAB qualified, with up to date Continuing Professional Development. Please include details of your qualifications and CPD in your CV.
Candidates who do not state the above will be sifted out at the initial sift. Only candidates who provide this information will be taken through to the full sift. Details can be given in the CV.
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 for this role 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 Wednesday 1st July at 12:00 - 13:00.
Please join us using the link below:
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Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift – 21st July - 31st July
Interview – w/c 17th August
Location – In person at High Street, Glasgow
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 Dundee. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Security Checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide
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 recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer support and recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Right to Work in the UK
Social Security Scotland is an approved sponsor under the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Please note that UK immigration guidance, including skill and salary thresholds and eligible occupations, is reviewed regularly and subject to change. If you require visa sponsorship, you should check the latest criteria to confirm whether this role meets current requirements before applying. You can find further advice on Gov.UK - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Further Information
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
Social Security Scotland’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition - Recruitment - Civil Service Commission
If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting Social Security Scotland at recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.
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 recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Apply before 23:55 on 16th July 2026
Contact Name - Emma Christie
Contact Email – Emma.Christie@socialsecurity.gov.scot
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
