Senior Financial Systems Officer

Description:

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a Senior Systems Finance Officer to join its Financial Systems Team within the Resources Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and detail-oriented finance professional to contribute to the delivery, integrity, and modernization of the council’s financial operations.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the accuracy of financial accounts, ensuring robust internal controls, and supporting the implementation of a new financial system — a key strategic project for the council.

This position demands strong technical and analytical skills, a high level of precision, and the ability to thrive under pressure while collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and monitor the integrity of the council’s financial accounts and data.

• Ensure all financial systems operate efficiently, accurately, and in line with internal control frameworks.

• Support the implementation and testing phases of the council’s new financial system.

• Provide systems support to finance staff and other users across the organization.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in a timely and professional manner.

• Collaborate with IT, finance, and project management teams to ensure system enhancements meet organizational needs.

• Prepare and deliver reports, financial data analyses, and documentation as required.

• Contribute to training and user support initiatives to enhance system adoption and efficiency.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with local government financial systems.

• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

• Capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Additional Information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment – 18 months

• Location: The Woolwich Centre, London

• Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

• Salary Range: £40,200 – £42,100 per annum

• Diversity Statement: The Royal Borough of Greenwich values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

• Application Process: Candidates are evaluated based on how well their supporting statements address the Person Specification provided in the job advert.