Senior Finance Officer

Scottish Government Recruitment; Scotland; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS), an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, is seeking a Finance Officer to support the delivery of FESS and EMA.

You will work within the Corporate Services Directorate, collaborating with Finance, HR and Communications teams and partners in the Scottish Government to ensure robust financial management, accurate data, and timely reporting for student support funding.

Responsabilidades

• Support the finance and data processes that underpin the administration of FESS and EMA.
• Collaborate with SAAS Finance, HR and Communications teams and with Scottish Government partners to maintain financial management and data insights.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Could you play a key role in delivering student support funding that makes a real difference to learners across Scotland?

The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS), an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, is seeking a Finance Officer to support the delivery of Further Education Student Support (FESS) and Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). As part of Post-School Education and Skills Reform, SAAS has taken on responsibility for the administration of FESS and will become the single funding body for student support in Scotland, helping ensure eligible learners receive the financial support they need to access and succeed in education.

Working within the Corporate Services Directorate, you will support the finance and data processes that underpin the effective administration of FESS and EMA, contributing to a high-profile and evolving area of service delivery. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across SAAS, including Finance, HR and Communications teams, as well as partners in the Scottish Government and Scottish Funding Council, to maintain strong financial management, provide reliable data and insights, and support the continued development of student support funding arrangements.