Finance Systems Development Specialist

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Public transport discounts

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a proactive Finance Systems Specialist to support the Finance Systems Manager in improving and maintaining the Council's Core Finance Systems. You will oversee new features, configuration changes, testing, report development and upgrades to ensure business continuity and minimal service disruption.

The role requires knowledge of finance, project management and IT skills, with existing experience of Finance Systems essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of Finance, Project management and IT skills.
• Existing knowledge of Finance Systems is essential.
• Experience with system integrations and upgrades is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support system integrations, planning and managing changes for Financial Systems requiring up to 24/7 availability.
• Implement innovative working practices to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain new solutions and current systems to ensure funds and resources are managed effectively.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Project management

IT skills

Finance systems familiarity

Job description

Responsibilities

• An integral role within our Financial Service supporting the Finance Systems Manager in improving and developing the Council's Core Finance Systems., Ensure that these financial systems are technically maintained through regular updates, hotfixes to ensure business continuity
• Manage new features, functionality, configuration changes, testing, report development, upgrades and supporting finance systems projects across council services and external suppliers to ensure minimal disruption to service delivery.
• Lead on the development of new systems initiatives, both within Finance Management and across the Council (e.g. Self Service for managers), consulting and engaging with management and system experts.

What will be expected from me?

• To support system integrations, planning and managing changes to ensure smooth operation and reporting for Financial Systems that require up to 24/7 availability.
• Implementing innovative working to drive continuous and sustained performance improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop new solutions and maintain current systems to deliver business critical functions to ensure that the Council's finances and resources are managed effectively.

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Financial Systems Team, The role requires knowledge & experience of Finance, Project management & IT skills, existing knowledge of Finance Systems is essential., Existing knowledge of Finance Systems.

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Probation In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period. Fluency Duty To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty. Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences. Why Wakefield To find out more about the benefits of working at Wakefield Council.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.