Job Description

Salary range: £57,171 - £60,396 p.a. inc. 
Contract: Permanent 
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Do you have the vision to lead Brent’s Oracle Cloud Financial Controls and Compliance Support Team?

We are looking for an experienced manager to develop and support the Oracle Cloud system and to work with key stakeholders to drive innovative solutions, which will ensure the Council continue to benefit from the newly implemented Oracle Cloud System.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The council has recently implemented the Oracle Cloud system and need a person to manage the support and development of Brent’s Oracle Cloud system.

The Post

It is an exciting time to be joining Brent’s Oracle Cloud Support team.  The Council implemented Oracle Cloud in October 2021 and are now looking for somebody to lead and develop the Oracle Cloud Controls and Compliance support team for Brent.

The post is a new addition to the Transformation Team. The successful applicant will manage one of the teams within the Oracle Cloud Support Service. This newly formed team consists of individual teams covering functional and technical support, continual service improvement, master data management, controls and compliance. 

The Senior Finance Systems Analyst will manage the Systems Controls and Compliance team and be responsible for the delivery of a high quality service to all Oracle users across the Council.  The post reports directly to the Head of Service for Oracle Cloud Support.

The role will be responsible for managing a busy team of Finance professionals with responsibility for the finance reconciliations and all associated systems and financial controls relating to Oracle and related feeder systems. 

The postholder will work with colleagues within the team and under the direction of the Head of Service, to drive through enhancements by reviewing existing processes and working with key stakeholders to introduce improved ways of working.

The Person

You will have a track record of managing people in a similarly large and complex organisation with experience of accounting requirements of a large financial system, ideally within a local authority or similar organisation.

You will have excellent judgement and a demonstrable track-record of decision making and solving complex financial issues.  You will be able to demonstrate your ability to manage people and provide a robust system accounting service.

You will have knowledge and experience of financial systems and associated controls.  You will work closely with colleagues in Corporate Finance to ensure that financial accounts are accurate and robust.

You will be a strong leader with people, performance and management skills and experience, who is able to work collaboratively across the Council and with partner organisations.  

Closing date: 10 February 2022 at 23:00

Additional Information 

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.

Job Description