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Warwickshire County Council
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Warwick, Warwickshire
Senior Finance Officer (Financial Systems)
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Job Description
About the Finance Service at Warwickshire County Council: Warwickshire County Council has recently completed an exciting two-year transformation programme, including a complete redesign of the Finance Service. This has put us in a strong position to deal with change and prepare us for future challenges. Our robust systems capability means we were able to adapt quickly to remote working when the Coronavirus pandemic hit, and our financial systems were accessible to all staff as they moved to home working. This is just one example of how our Finance Service is supporting the wider organisation to meet new challenges. We are at the heart of decision making, helping to secure Warwickshire's financial sustainability for future generations. As a member of our wider Finance Team you will play your part in providing high quality analysis and professional advice, delivering efficient and effective processes and demonstrating a commitment to seeking out ways to improve our service offer. In return, we have redesigned our Finance Service to give us the flexibility to offer varied and interesting career paths across a range of financial disciplines, so this could be just the start of your career at Warwickshire! About Us Ours is a small, friendly team where everyone is involved in the daily support of our financial systems, with each person developing a more specialist knowledge in chosen areas. All systems training will be provided and the Council can also support staff with studying for financial qualifications. The Role The Senior Finance Officer supports the smooth running of the Council's financial systems on a day-to-day basis, as well as working on new initiatives and projects to further develop our services to the rest of the organisation and associated processes. The Council uses Unit 4 Agresso as its main financial system. Additionally, the role will include exposure to Altair (the main line of business system for the Warwickshire Pension Fund) and Abacus (the Authority's system which manages and administers social care finance). For further details please see the Job Description and Person Specification Key tasks include Maintenance of these systems' security, including user access and roles Resolving system support queries and providing advice and guidance to users generally Creation of codes, including Cost Centres, Account codes, Projects and Products Budget and forecast maintenance Processing interfaces from feeder systems into financial systems Assistance with the maintenance and development of financial reports Involvement in developing increased functionality of all systems to increase automation, produce efficiencies, and improve the customer experience Involvement in transformation and ad-hoc projects - providing an opportunity to develop both accounting and financial system knowledge. Key Requirements: Experience of using financial systems Relevant degree or NVQ level 4 qualification or at least 3 years financial experience Excellent Excel and IT skills Ability to interpret data, apply knowledge and find innovative solutions Good attention to detail Good communication skills If you wish to have an informal chat about the role, please contact the Financial Systems Team Leader, Geoff Smith (01926 738874) geoffsmith@warwickshire.gov.uk Closing date: 13th July 2020 To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button. Our method of application is online, please note, CV's should not been submitted unless asked to do so. If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots. You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application. As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application demonstrates that they meet the criteria for the post. This means the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, people with a disability and people from the LGBT+ Community. ...[more details]