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This organisation is a well-established public service body responsible for delivering essential services nationwide. It operates within a structured, professional environment and plays an important role in serving the wider community. The organisation is committed to high standards of service delivery, integrity, and accountability, and offers employees the opportunity to gain valuable experience within the public sector while contributing to meaningful and impactful work.

Your new role

• Lead co-ordination, management and implementation oversight for the finance system upgrades and enhancements, ensuring alignment with organisational reporting and control requirements.
• This will involve a number of initiatives, including transition of the current on-prem system to the Cloud; implementation of a commitment accounting module; co-ordination and management of an external review of the finance function and management; and co-ordination of a new, internal quarterly forecasting process.

• Evaluate payroll delivery models, including re-procurement and in-house provision.
• Support the implementation of selected payroll solutions, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Review payroll processes to identify opportunities for improvement and risk reduction.

• Identify and deliver process improvements across finance and related business areas.
• Support wider business change initiatives aligned to organisational priorities.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice in financial operations.

• Support procurement activities relating to finance and business systems, including requirements definition, tender documentation, evaluation participation, and implementation governance.

• Undertake additional ad hoc finance and business change activities as required, including potentially across other areas of the Finance and Corporate Services function (i.e. Health and Safety, Data Protection, Procurement, Legal, Business Continuity).

• 8+ years experience working within a finance function, preferably in a public sector or regulated environment.
• Evidenced experience delivering finance system implementations, upgrades, or re-procurement projects.
• Experience of contributing to large-scale business change or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in improving financial processes, controls, and reporting.

• Strong understanding of financial management systems (FMS) and finance processes (e.g. general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting).
• Knowledge of payroll operations and associated compliance requirements.
• Understanding of financial governance, internal controls, and audit requirements within a public sector context.

• Experience in managing or supporting projects, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery.
• Ability to analyse complex processes and implement effective, practical solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders, including non-finance staff and external providers.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial and technical information.

• Highly developed analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify risks, issues, and opportunities, and take appropriate action.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a structured environment.

• Strong IT skills, including experience with finance systems and data analysis tools (e.g. advanced Excel or equivalent)

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working with public financial reporting frameworks.
• Experience in audit or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of public service pay agreements and circulars.

What you'll get in return

• 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata for the duration of the contract)
• Hybrid working model, with 7 days per month required on‑site
• Opportunity to gain experience within a public service organisation through a temporary assignment

What you need to do now

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