This is more than a finance role – it's your chance to influence strategic decisions, safeguard public funds, and support innovative projects that make travel smarter, greener, and more accessible for millions. This role will be focused on providing financial expertise, management, and oversight on Transport Scotland's expenditure. You will get support from, and be line managed by, a Finance Business Partner. You will also have line management responsibility for a Finance Officer within the team.
What You'll Do
* Lead financial management for one of Scotland's largest public transport budgets.
* Deliver accurate and robust financial forecasting, reporting and compliance that drives confidence at every level.
* Champion innovation in financial systems, such as Oracle.
* Develop and inspire a high-performing finance team while building strong relationships across Transport Scotland, NDPBs and Scottish Government.
What We're Looking For
* A proven finance professional with a passion for public service and accountability.
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
* Leadership qualities that motivate teams and influence stakeholders.
* Experience in financial planning, reporting, and compliance within a complex environment.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a team delivering transformational transport initiatives.
* Enjoy a role that combines strategic impact with hands-on delivery.
* Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise shapes Scotland's future travel.
Responsibilities:
* Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of budget monitoring and reporting exercises and provide management with robust information and explanations to assist them in making informed decisions.
* Provision of financial management advice to stakeholders through delivery of financial reporting and analysis, and supplying high quality regular financial updates to key stakeholders.
* Lead, support and line manage finance colleagues to ensure delivery of team priorities, while also providing support and guidance to direct reports
* Maintaining strong working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external, whilst managing the timing and quality of information.
* Develop and manage relationships across the Scottish Government, understanding the drivers of risk across the organisation and identifying opportunities to influence the strategic direction of directorates and the decisions they are making.
* Identify potential improvements to finance processes with a particular focus on using core financial reporting systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of organisational financial management.