Commercial and Finance Support Officer
Job Description
Commercial and Finance Support Officer
Glasgow City Council Digital Services
Salary: £37,590 – £43,771
The Council is seeking to recruit a new Commercial and Finance Support Officer to evolve the commercial and financial management of the Council’s contracts with multiple Managed Service Providers and other contracts, and associated financial planning, modelling and analysis. You will also play a key role in preparing and delivering future procurement activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Working at the heart of major digital programmes and supplier relationships.
- Influencing strategic investment decisions.
- Helping leaders understand risk, value and opportunity.
- Shaping commercial approaches that directly impact frontline services and citizens.
You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team that values expertise, collaboration and professional challenge – with the space to use your judgement, exercise ownership, and grow your influence. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidates to be involved in a range of work in a complex organisation, supporting delivery of transformational services that enable all parts of the Council Family and improve the lives of Glasgow residents.
What we’re looking for
- Exceptional attention to detail, working with accuracy in complex environments.
- Adaptability, with the confidence to operate in change and ambiguity.
- High motivation and personal drive, with pride in your work and outcomes.
- Clear ownership and accountability, seeing issues through from insight to impact.
- A curious, analytical mindset, asking the right questions and challenging assumptions.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex financial and commercial information for non-financial colleagues.
- Strong influencing skills, building credibility and trust at all levels.
Close date – Monday 18 May
