Finance System Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial System Manager to join our finance/IT teams.

Reporting to the Financial Services Manager the successful candidate will be required to: 

• Oversee the management, implementation, and optimization of financial systems for the Council and it's subsidiaries.
• Lead system upgrades and integrations to ensure smooth and efficient financial reporting and recording of data.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify system needs and propose solutions.
• Develop and enforce best practices for financial data integrity and security.
• Provide support and training to users across the Council (& subsidiaries) on system usage and troubleshooting.
• Manage system audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Analyse system performance and recommend improvements for operational efficiency.

This role provides an opportunity to provide a service to assist in supporting the Council in making a difference in the community it serves by providing and improving financial information and reporting from the financial systems.

This is a part time role working 22.2 hours per week, Monday to Friday (PT hours to be agreed), on a hybrid basis.

Closing date for applications: 29th May 2026

Interviews will be held on: 4th June 2026. These will be in person at the Town Hall but requests for alternative dates or via Teams will be considered.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lorna Snow, Finance Manager on 01493 846214.

Our Financial Systems Manager will have the drive to work autonomously with excellent communication and engagement skills. They should have experience in financial systems (general ledger, accounts payable, cash management, treasury, accounts receivable etc) and have strong computer skills, particularly with Excel.

A desire to ensure accuracy and integrity of data, with a drive for continuous improvement. They will need to be qualified to an A level or equivalent standard, potentially with some financial or accountancy qualification or experience.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has the goal to achieve excellence for the Borough. We don’t just say we are ambitious; we mean it. We are always looking at the ways in which we can improve and be the best that we can, providing the best for the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in the Borough.

We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. We are one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park. The challenges we face in the borough are wide, but our commitment to achieving more has never been so focused.

We know that our team members are our most valuable asset, working hard to achieve our short and long term goals. Find out more about the people who work with us, and if you are as ambitious as we are, apply now and be part of our team.

We offer a range of exciting benefits as an employer and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and the services we provide.

There is more information on the Jobs page of the Great Yarmouth Borough Website, with details of how to apply and the recruitment process. You will also be able to find more details regarding DBS checks (if relevant for the job role), Right to Work checks, along with details of our values and behaviours, agile working and our Privacy Notice.