Scottish Government
Finance Manager and Financial Accountant Opportunities

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Would you like to help manage around £50 billion of public spending to improve the lives of the people of Scotland?
The Scottish Government is recruiting finance professionals to join its Financial Management and Reporting team within Financial Management Directorate. Working at the heart of government, our teams enable Ministers and senior leaders to make informed decisions by supporting financial management, reporting, and governance across the organisation.
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This is a unique opportunity to build your career in a collaborative and forward-looking finance function that supports around £50 billion of spending, and that is committed to developing the skills and expertise of its people.
Both Finance Manager and Financial Accountant opportunities are available, and so whether you are leading a finance team to provide strategic insights and advice, or delivering statutory reporting and controls, you will work with a wide range of stakeholders to manage financial challenges and opportunities, deliver high quality stewardship of public resources, and support delivery of government priorities.


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