The Scottish Land Commission is seeking to appoint a Finance and Business Systems Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Scottish Land Commission team. As a Finance and Business Systems Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of our organisation. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a talented and diverse team, driving strategic financial planning and ensuring robust corporate governance. At the Scottish Land Commission, we offer a supportive and flexible working environment, with hybrid work options available, helping you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
The Scottish Land Commission
At the Scottish Land Commission we believe that land and how we use it is at the very heart of a thriving nation. Our role is to provide leadership and advice in reforming the ownership and use of land in Scotland. We advise Scottish Government, Parliament, and others on an ongoing programme of reforms to law and policy, and we provide leadership for changes in culture and practice.
The Scottish Land Commission is here to provide leadership and fresh thinking, underpinned by sound research, analysis, and advice. Our forthcoming Strategic Plan sets a focus for our work on people, power, and prosperity:
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Enabling people to participate in and influence decision about land;
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Diversifying the power and control in land ownership and governance;
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Using the value and benefits of land to create economic prosperity.
The Role
In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering effective financial management and oversight, ensuring compliance with legal and operational requirements. You'll collaborate closely with our teams to guide strategic financial planning and manage internal and external audits. Additionally, you'll lead key functions, including procurement and contract management, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
We know that sometimes people can avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single requirement. If youre interested in this job, but dont meet all the criteria, please apply anyway. This is a varied role and full training can be given, we dont expect anyone to be able to do every part of the job straightaway. Everyone has a learning curve.
