Senior Finance Officer - Systems

Local Government Chronicle; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join their dynamic team in Bradford. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the council's ambitious plans through effective financial management and system improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic financial objectives, driving continuous improvement, and promoting best practices across departments. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact within a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial systems implementation and maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills for financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Support financial system specialists in maintaining council's financial infrastructure.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring, providing financial insights.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Change Management

Training Delivery

Financial Reporting

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Finance Qualification

Tools

Financial Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Senior Finance Officer - Systems

Job Introduction

Bradford Finance is undergoing significant change and investment. Having been under-resourced for a number of years, it is now entering a new phase of development and strategic focus to support the Council’s ambitious plans.

A recent restructure has created four key teams: Management Accounting; Corporate and Strategic Finance; Projects, Systems and Commercial; and Internal Audit, Risk, Business Development and Improvement. The restructure includes increased capacity and investment in training and development.

A new service plan is being developed for 2025, focusing on financial literacy, elevating the finance team's role, and supporting the Council’s strategic and financial sustainability goals.

The team has recently contributed to:

• Lifting the Best Value Notice by February 2025
• Positive CIPFA review on financial sustainability progress
• Early completion of the 2025/26 budget
• Audited sign-offs for 2022/23 and 2023/24 accounts with unqualified opinions
• Positive half-year report by the Council’s Independent Board

The Role

The Senior Finance Officer – Systems supports the finance system specialists in implementing and maintaining the council’s financial systems infrastructure, supporting strategic plans and financial sustainability. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in Bradford.

The successful candidate will support, lead, develop, and review systems and change management activities to drive continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and address financial issues affecting the business, assist managers in staying within budgets, and escalate unresolved issues.
• Participate in monthly meetings to review monitoring figures critically.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, year-end, and account closure processes, providing financial insights and reports.
• Maintain expertise in financial disciplines to advise the Council effectively.
• Assist departments with financial support, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Represent the Strategic Finance Manager in internal projects and working groups.
• Deliver training to enhance financial management skills across departments.
• Handle complex financial activities, including corporate projects and compliance reporting.
• Promote best practices, governance, risk management, and resource optimization.

How to Apply

For further information or to apply, contact:

• Andrew Cross, Head of Management Accounting at 07870 386523 or [e-mail]
• Mike Thomas at 07738 128501 or [e-mail]

Additional information is available via the attached Job Profile and Candidate Information Pack.

Additional Details

Budget Meeting of Council - 06 March 2025
Statement of Accounts - 2023/24
External Assurance Review
Employee Offer: Why work for Bradford Council? Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities: We do not discriminate based on gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, nationality, or age. The Council strives to employ diverse and qualified applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, offering resources to learn about diverse communities.

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Bradford Council
Bradford, UK
Permanent
£38,626 - £41,511
Published on 7 May 2025