Systems and Compliance Manager

We are recruiting for a Systems & Compliance Manager to join our Improvements, Systems and Transactions Service within the Finance Department. Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for financial systems, governance and continuous improvement? We are seeking a Systems and Compliance Manager to lead the Council's financial systems and compliance function, ensuring strong financial controls, robust governance and efficient financial operations.

In this key role, you will oversee the administration of Unit4/Agresso, manage financial system controls and user access, support audits and compliance activity, and provide leadership to a specialist team. You will work closely with finance, procurement, auditors and corporate systems teams to deliver effective financial processes and high quality management information.

• You can demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset
• You are experienced in financial systems administration, particularly Unit4/Agresso.
• You have a strong understanding of financial governance, compliance and audit requirements.
• You are skilled in reporting, data analysis and financial process improvement.
• You have excellent stakeholder management and team leadership abilities.
• You have an interest in automation, AI and emerging technology. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in strengthening financial controls, supporting digital transformation and delivering excellent financial services across the organisation. We have an award winning Town Hall where this role will be based, in easy reach of public transport with a two day in the office hybrid working arrangement.

• Competitive salary £62,743
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance.
• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.