Finance Officer

Scottish Development International

. Administer the grant offer process for Programme Grants (FESS, EMA) .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £31,231 - £33,560 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong data analysis skills and the ability to manage financial processes, including grant administration and payment management. Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders at all levels are essential for success in this role.

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Data AnalysisGrant AdministrationOracle PaymentsStakeholder EngagementBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisGrant AdministrationFinance AdjustmentsPayment ManagementIn Year Redistribution

Soft Skills

Good Written CommunicationGood Verbal CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyChange Management AwarenessAbility to Manage Workload

Tools & Technologies

Oracle

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Industry Keywords

Further Education Student SupportGovernance AwarenessAudit ReturnsProgramme GrantsScottish Government

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer the grant offer process for Programme Grants (FESS, EMA)
Input into annual guidance published
Ensure payment information is up to date and correct
Make payments on Oracle
Collate returns from institutions on programme spending and initially analyse the information
Input into annual processes for programme spending, including In Year Redistribution
Collate audit returns
Undertake finance adjustments at month and year ends
Monitor mailboxes for queries
Work flexibly across the team and shift direction quickly to meet changing priorities and demands
Work closely with Policy, HR, Communications and Scottish Government colleagues
Support delivery of Further Education Student Support (FESS)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience reviewing information from a range of data or information sources to draw out key findings and recommendations
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience engaging with colleagues or stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage own workload and competing deadlines
Change management — Awareness
Data analysis — Working
Understanding forecasting — Awareness
Understanding governance — Awareness
Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions — Level 1; Changing and Improving — Level 1; Delivering at Pace — Level 1; Working Together — Level 1
Must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
Existing and ongoing right to work in the UK required where Skilled Worker sponsorship is unavailable
CV and supporting statement of no more than 750 words required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive and inclusive working environment
35-hour standard working week
Flexible working options and hybrid working
Flexi-leave
SAAS separate arrangements for public and privilege holidays
SAAS office fully closed between Christmas and New Year
Employee benefits offered by the Scottish Government
Recruitment adjustments for candidates who need them
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