Senior Manager – Finance Systems and Charging

Senior Manager – Finance Systems and Charging

We are recruiting for a full‑time Senior Manager – Finance Systems and Charging. The contracted job title for this role will be Finance Systems and Charging Strategy Manager.

• Lead the strategic development of SEPA’s charging schemes, ensuring they are financially robust, proportionate, transparent, implementable and aligned to organisational objectives.
• Work collaboratively across finance, policy, service delivery and other functions to coordinate complex programmes of work, apply strong analytical judgement, and support clear decision‑making on charging options and impacts.
• Provide senior stewardship of SEPA’s corporate finance system, supporting financial control, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, management information, income and charging processes.
• Oversee system ownership, configuration and change, working closely with digital, finance and people colleagues to maintain the integrity, resilience and appropriate governance of the system.
• Use strong communication, influencing and collaborative leadership skills to provide assurance to senior leaders on the resilience, governance and effectiveness of charging arrangements and the finance system.

• CCAB‑qualified accountant status, or equivalent senior‑level finance qualification or experience.
• Evidence of leading complex finance systems, charging or cost recovery work in a public sector or similarly regulated environment.
• Significant senior‑level experience of stewardship, management or ownership of a corporate ERP or finance system and the business processes it supports.
• Experience operating within legislative, policy and governance frameworks relevant to finance, charging or public sector accountability.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and external suppliers through clear communication, influencing, consultation and collaborative working.
• A proven track record of analysing complex financial, operational and technical information to lead cross‑functional work in charging, system development and organisational change.

• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Up to 35 days annual leave and additional public holidays each year (pro‑rata).
• Paid time off to support wellbeing and enable volunteering in the community.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Progressive family‑friendly policies.
• Training and development opportunities.

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does, as a community leader, service provider and employer.

Successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre‑employment checks, including a Level Two Disclosure Scotland check.

For questions or assistance with the recruitment process, please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at .

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