Senior Financial Systems Control & Development Officer

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Control & Development Officer to maintain and develop the Council's key financial, HR, Payroll and Pensions systems. You will deliver technical 2nd line support, develop system enhancements and work with project teams on upgrades and audits.

You will join a specialist finance team, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose, with ongoing improvements and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• You will have a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of business applications and systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop and enhance the Council's critical financial systems across Finance, HR, Payroll and Pensions.
• Provide expert 2nd line support and deliver system improvements with clear specifications.
• Collaborate with colleagues and project teams to manage upgrades, testing and change processes.

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

MHR iTrent

Altair

Civica Pensions

Unit4 ERP

Civica Income Management

Job description

About The Team

The Financial Systems & Development Team supports a range of corporate financial applications across the Council. Working within Business Finance and Pensions, the team is responsible for maintaining, developing and supporting business-critical systems used across Finance, HR, Payroll and Pensions services. The team works collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers to deliver system improvements, provide technical support and ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Financial Systems Control & Development Officer to maintain and develop the Council's key financial systems and provide technical 2nd line support across our Finance ERP, HR, Payroll and Pensions systems.

As a Senior Financial Systems Control & Development Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining, developing and enhancing the Council's critical financial systems, supporting Finance, HR, Payroll and Pensions services. Working as part of a specialist team, you will develop and implement system improvements, produce functional and technical specifications, provide expert 2nd line support, and ensure systems remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose.

You will collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders and project teams to deliver innovative solutions, manage system upgrades, testing, audits and change processes, and proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure business continuity and the effective delivery of public services. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a first-class service and support continuous improvement in the Council's service delivery.

This is a fixed-term contract with an anticipated end date of 31st May 2027. The commencement and duration of the contract are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required onboarding and pre-employment clearances.

About You

You will have a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience, together with strong technical knowledge of business applications and systems and experience of supporting and maintaining business-critical systems.

You will be an effective communicator, able to explain technical solutions to a wide range of stakeholders and build strong working relationships. Experience within HR, Payroll, Pensions, Finance or Income Management systems is desirable, particularly with products such as MHR iTrent, Altair or Civica Pensions, Unit4 ERP and Civica Income Management systems. A relevant professional qualification in HR, Payroll, Pensions or Finance would also be advantageous.

You must be a strong team player, possess drive and initiative and be able to work in a disciplined environment. Further information about the requirements for this role can be found in the role profile.

Interview date: 19/10/2026

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath And North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.