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Interim B2 Assistant Finance Manager

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of an Interim B2 Assistant Finance Manager. The buying organization, Scottish Government located in Glasgow, issued the tender for services in the economic affairs category. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded on 17th July 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises well-suited for providing professional staff services. The contract involves contributing to budget monitoring, financial reporting, and stakeholder relationships within the Scottish Government. Businesses with expertise in corporate finance, public sector finance, and CCAB qualifications may find this tender suitable for their growth and development.

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Notice Title

Interim B2 Assistant Finance Manager

Notice Description

Provision of a Scottish Government equivalent B2 grade Assistant Finance Manager who will contribute to the budget monitoring and monthly DG and Directorate Finance reports of certain areas within SG which enable senior officials to make informed decisions based on timely and high quality financial information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Assignment description We are looking for a Scottish Government equivalent grade B2 Interim Assistant Finance Manager. The post-holder will contribute to the budget monitoring and monthly DG and Directorate Finance reports of certain areas within SG which enable senior officials to make informed decisions based on timely and high quality financial information. Communication and effective stakeholder relationships are an essential aspect of the role, as Finance Teams are the link between business areas and the wider Corporate Reporting Division. The nature of the work is such that a key requirement of the role is a flexible and adaptable approach to managing tasks and programmes of work, in partnership with colleagues across the Team, Division, Directorate and wider Scottish Government community. -Contribute to 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 high quality monthly financial reports to senior officials, influencing and challenging budget-holders, assisting them to make informed decisions. -Support the provision of regular, high quality financial information and analysis, developing and using knowledge and expertise of local business and policy issues to challenge business returns and provide expert advice to resolve the root cause of issues. -Contribute to the work of the Finance Team, overseeing the work of more junior team members, to ensure successful delivery of monthly and ad-hoc financial exercises. -Provide financial advice and assistance to stakeholders, and build and maintain effective working relationships with business areas. -Contribute to the completion and quality assurance of areas' input for the annual accounts in accordance with the corporate timetable. Ensure that working papers provide a full audit trail and are retained and easily accessible during the audit process. -Engage with colleagues across the Financial Management Directorate, in business areas, and bodies to work effectively together to deliver corporate financial exercises. Fully CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with up-to-date CPD. CVs from candidates studying towards an accountancy qualification (CCAB professional accountancy body or equivalent, or CIMA / AAT) may be considered. Experience of working within public sector in a central/ corporate finance environment, preferably within the Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000746039
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489703
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,656 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489703
    Interim B2 Assistant Finance Manager - Provision of a Scottish Government equivalent B2 grade Assistant Finance Manager who will contribute to the budget monitoring and monthly DG and Directorate Finance reports of certain areas within SG which enable senior officials to make informed decisions based on timely and high quality financial information.

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