Finance Manager - Systems

• £65,000 - 75,000 depending upon experience
• Great benefits including local government pension
• Help shape financial technology from a strategic position

Finance Manager (Systems) Yorkshire Metropolitan Authority | c£65,000 - 75,000 plus local government pension scheme | Hybrid Working (1-3 days onsite) | Shape Financial Technology + Excellent Package The Opportunity Here's a rare opportunity to lead the financial systems strategy for one of the UK's largest public authorities, overseeing multi-million pound system investments and shaping how a major organisation uses technology to deliver financial excellence.As Finance Manager (Systems), you'll provide strategic direction for the development and maintenance of the authority's financial systems, ensuring that senior management has access to intuitive, interactive information that enables confident decision-making. You'll oversee the migration to upgraded financial platforms, working at the cutting edge of financial technology in the public sector.This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategic leadership. You'll manage a specialist team of six professionals, influence corporate-level decisions on system investments, and ensure that the organisation's financial infrastructure supports its ambitious transformation agenda. Your work will directly impact how effectively £1.3 billion+ of public money is managed and accounted for.What Makes This Role Special

• Leading the financial systems strategy and multi-million pound technology investments
• Overseeing the migration to upgraded financial systems—a transformational programme affecting the entire organisation
• Managing a team of 6 technical specialists providing expert advice across all departments
• Developing medium and long-term financial forecasting systems, liaising with government departments on best practice
• Direct involvement in supporting the Section 151 Officer and providing strategic oversight of the annual accounts process

What We're Looking For You'll be a fully-qualified accountant (ACA or CIMA or ACCA or CIPFA) or possess equivalent professional experience in systems development. Your track record will demonstrate success in developing and maintaining financial systems in large, complex organisations, with particular expertise in change management and major systems implementations.We need someone who can operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels, possessing sound analytical skills and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical solutions. You'll understand the political environment of local government and have experience managing sensitive, high-profile initiatives.