Private Secretary to the Chief Financial Officer and Business Support Manager - B2

This opportunity is only open to internal Scottish Government applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.   

Financial Management Directorate supports Ministers and senior officials across the public sector make sound decisions about the allocation and management of resources. In doing so, we deliver a range of financial management, compliance, and strategic roles to help the organisation manage and govern around £50 billion of public spending.

As Private Secretary to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Business Support Manager, you will oversee the effective coordination and workflow of the Scottish Government’s crucial in-year spending controls process, and work on a range of high-priority issues to support the CFO in her role as Director of Financial Management.

In this busy role you’ll need to be well organised and resilient, thrive in a fast paced and ever changing environment, and enjoy liaising with networks across the Scottish Government and beyond. You’ll also need to be able to use your initiative to identify and progress tasks with minimal supervision, be good at prioritising competing pressures, and be able to draw out key findings from a wide range of information to support decision making.

In return, you’ll work on varied activities that help deliver the Scottish Government’s key priorities, support effective governance and assurance processes, and support effective management of financial resources and capabilities across the organisation. 

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position. 

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Selection Process

All candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Hiring Manager. 

Informal discussion dates tbc. 

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact [email protected] 

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