Head of Finance - Dundee, United Kingdom - Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland

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Dundee, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:

Everyone in Scotland should have the support they need to live their life and we believe they should be able to get it when and where they need it.

That's why Social Security Scotland is built around the people of Scotland.

We are recruiting for a Head of Finance responsible for Social Security Scotland's Finance functions and reporting to the Deputy Director for Finance and Corporate Services.

This role is a Fixed Term Appointment (with Fair and Open Competition) for a period of 18 months.

If you currently work for an Other Government Department and you are successful for this post you will be taken on loan for the duration of the appointment.

This role is a key part of Social Security Scotland's Senior Leadership Team and will be responsible for the development of all aspects of a high quality Finance function as well as contributing to the strategic development of the organisation.

This is a high-profile and exciting area, with continuing political, public and media interest.

What do we offer you?

Access to our flexible working system with potential to accrue up to four additional days' leave in a fourweek period.
Minimum five weeks' annual leave (pro rata) in addition to 11.5 public and privilege holidays.
Full and comprehensive training, and access to learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.
Career progression join a developing organisation with excellent opportunities for career advancement.
Attractive Civil Service pension (employer contributions between 26.6% 27.9%).
Workplace adjustments for everyone who needs them to ensure your comfort and safety in your new role.
Health and wellbeing support including 24hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme, plus counselling support available for all.

Hybrid Working

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 are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve.

Find out more about us here

Responsibilities:

Main Duties

Lead the Finance Branch and manage two direct reports; ensure that staffing resource across the Finance Branch is sufficient and appropriately trained and developed to meet the current and future needs of Social Security Scotland.
Develop and maintain financial procedures and processes to support the organisation and Finance Branch that are efficient and effective and comply with the SPFM and any other requirements.
Drive with colleagues cross Agency, the design, development and improvement of systems of internal control, in partnership with the Social Security Programme.
Lead on the Financial Reporting for Social Security Scotland, including Annual Report and Accounts production, ensuring that relationships with external and internal audit are effective.
Attend as required, report and engage with the Executive Advisory Body, Audit and Assurance Committee; lead on the development of other stakeholder groups relating to finance and control.
Represent Social Security Scotland in its interactions with Scottish Government and the wider Public Sector; particularly ensuring that there are strong relationships with key finance personnel
Lead on the development of financial planning for the Agency taking into account the impact of Programme developments; ensure that there is sufficient scrutiny and challenge of staffing requirements; develop arrangements for ensuring that best value is achieved from limited financial resource.
Member of Social Security Scotland's Senior Leadership Team advising on financial and nonfinancial issues, making decisions, maintaining strong relationships with other members.
Role model and promote Social Security Scotland's values of Dignity Fairness and Respect.

Qualifications:

How to apply

Extensive experience of leading a strong and effective government finance function with a clear understanding of the detailed processes involved, while playing a lead role in the strategic objectives of the organisation.
Excellent people management skills with the ability to deliver business change.
The ability to provide robust and high quality reporting to Senior Leadership and Audit functions.
Experience of providing analytical insight to a broad range of issues combined with the ability to communicate messages with impact, both orally and in writing.

Social Security Scotland - Further information for job applicants

Interview/Assessment Information
Here are details of the Competencies required for this role which you will be tested against if you are invited to attend the interview/assessment:
Interview