Finance Systems Development Specialist

Finance Systems Development Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Financial Systems Team.

• An integral role within our Financial Service supporting the Finance Systems Manager in improving and developing the Council’s Core Finance Systems.
• The role requires knowledge & experience of Finance, Project management & IT skills, existing knowledge of Finance Systems is essential.

• Ensure that these financial systems are technically maintained through regular updates, hotfixes to ensure business continuity.
• Manage new features, functionality, configuration changes, testing, report development, upgrades and supporting finance systems projects across council services and external suppliers to ensure minimal disruption to service delivery.
• Lead on the development of new systems initiatives, both within Finance Management and across the Council (e.g. Self Service for managers), consulting and engaging with management and system experts.

• Support system integrations, planning and managing changes to ensure smooth operation and reporting for Financial Systems that require up to 24/7 availability.
• Implement innovative working to drive continuous and sustained performance improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop new solutions and maintain current systems to deliver business critical functions to ensure that the Council’s finances and resources are managed effectively.

• Existing knowledge of Finance Systems.

• A competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave.
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability).
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• Commitment to supporting staff wellbeing, including good work life balance and supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Metro Card).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to leisure facilities with a free 12-week exercise program, discounts for retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and many more.

Company:
Wakefield Council

Salary:
Grade 8 - Grade 9, 37 hours, Permanent

Location:

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Expires: 05/07/2026

Name:
Steve Lancaster

Tel: