• Lead on financial systems projects, upgrades and ongoing development of the Council's corporate financial management systems • Support and monitor key finance projects, providing regular updates on progress and outcomes • Act as a specialist advisor on financial systems, ensuring robust processes, controls and reporting • Manage system configuration, user access, testing, training and stakeholder engagement across the organisation • Work with Finance and ICT teams to deliver system improvements and resolve technical issues • Support budget monitoring, year-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting activities • Budgeting, budgetary control and financial reporting • Finance system upgrades, implementations or finance transformation projects • Stakeholder management and working collaboratively across Finance and ICT teams • AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent desirable ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE,LEAD ON SYSTEM UPGRADE TO A NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM,PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT Brentwood Borough Council strives to provide high quality, efficient and value for money services and seeks continuous improvement in service delivery to meet the needs of the community. They are aiming to get the best outcome and achieve a good balance for residents, business and the economy in a way that celebrates Brentwood s unique history and quality of life. To help achieve this they are recruiting for a Senior Accountant in their Financial Services Department. The role will report to Systems Accountant. Key responsibilities will include: To develop, monitor and manage financial projects determined by the Council. To work closely with the Accountancy team to feedback progress and outcomes. Lead on systems upgrade to a new financial system. Provide cover for the systems accountant. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure, to deliver positive outcomes. This role will suit an individual who has experience of working in a Local Government environment, Including substantial knowledge and understanding of budgeting and budgetary control. Experience in utilisation of financial management systems is desirable as is experience of MS Office suite products.
18/07/2026
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• Lead on financial systems projects, upgrades and ongoing development of the Council's corporate financial management systems • Support and monitor key finance projects, providing regular updates on progress and outcomes • Act as a specialist advisor on financial systems, ensuring robust processes, controls and reporting • Manage system configuration, user access, testing, training and stakeholder engagement across the organisation • Work with Finance and ICT teams to deliver system improvements and resolve technical issues • Support budget monitoring, year-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting activities • Budgeting, budgetary control and financial reporting • Finance system upgrades, implementations or finance transformation projects • Stakeholder management and working collaboratively across Finance and ICT teams • AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent desirable ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE,LEAD ON SYSTEM UPGRADE TO A NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM,PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT Brentwood Borough Council strives to provide high quality, efficient and value for money services and seeks continuous improvement in service delivery to meet the needs of the community. They are aiming to get the best outcome and achieve a good balance for residents, business and the economy in a way that celebrates Brentwood s unique history and quality of life. To help achieve this they are recruiting for a Senior Accountant in their Financial Services Department. The role will report to Systems Accountant. Key responsibilities will include: To develop, monitor and manage financial projects determined by the Council. To work closely with the Accountancy team to feedback progress and outcomes. Lead on systems upgrade to a new financial system. Provide cover for the systems accountant. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure, to deliver positive outcomes. This role will suit an individual who has experience of working in a Local Government environment, Including substantial knowledge and understanding of budgeting and budgetary control. Experience in utilisation of financial management systems is desirable as is experience of MS Office suite products.
Job description Experienced and accredited Business Analyst with the ability to lead business analysis activities in complex organisational and transformation environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills , able to build strong relationships, run workshops, challenge constructively, and influence decision-making at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability , with experience identifying process improvement opportunities and recommending practical, value-driven solutions. Skilled in requirements gathering , translating complex business needs into clear specifications, user requirements, and project documentation understood by both business and technical audiences. Commercial and strategic thinking , able to conduct options appraisals, cost-benefit analysis, and support evidence-based investment and change decisions. Collaborative and delivery-focused approach , working effectively with service teams, project managers, technical specialists, and external suppliers to implement successful change. Benefits-focussed - using data, insight and technology awareness to identify and measure deliverable improvement and efficiencies.
16/07/2026
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Job description Experienced and accredited Business Analyst with the ability to lead business analysis activities in complex organisational and transformation environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills , able to build strong relationships, run workshops, challenge constructively, and influence decision-making at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability , with experience identifying process improvement opportunities and recommending practical, value-driven solutions. Skilled in requirements gathering , translating complex business needs into clear specifications, user requirements, and project documentation understood by both business and technical audiences. Commercial and strategic thinking , able to conduct options appraisals, cost-benefit analysis, and support evidence-based investment and change decisions. Collaborative and delivery-focused approach , working effectively with service teams, project managers, technical specialists, and external suppliers to implement successful change. Benefits-focussed - using data, insight and technology awareness to identify and measure deliverable improvement and efficiencies.
Job Description: Programme Manager - Housing Systems Transformation Location: Hybrid - Adur and Worthing (you will be required to work in Adur (Lancing / Shoreham) or Worthing two days per week. Duration: July 2026 - June 2027 Working Pattern: 4 days per week (8.00 am - 5.00 pm) Rate: £400 per day A major housing provider in Adur (West Sussex) is embarking on a significant transformation programme, replacing multiple legacy systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System, MRI Enterprise System would be desirable. This is a high-profile enterprise programme that will improve services for over 2,500 households, strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance data quality and deliver a significantly improved digital experience for residents and staff. The Role You will lead the full lifecycle delivery of a large-scale Housing Management System transformation, from mobilisation through implementation, testing, cutover and post-go-live stabilisation. You will provide programme leadership across technical, data and business change workstreams, ensuring delivery of a secure, compliant and future-ready SaaS platform aligned with governance and IT standards. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the end-to-end programme plan, including scope, milestones, risks, budget, governance and reporting Lead multi-workstream delivery covering system configuration, integrations and environment management Oversee complex data cleansing and migration from multiple legacy housing systems Manage integrations across housing, repairs, finance, community safety and corporate platforms with Building Safety as the consistent thread. Lead testing cycles including System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing Drive organisational change, process redesign, training and business readiness activity Ensure alignment with cloud strategy, cyber security, data protection and architectural standards Manage suppliers and contractual deliverables Oversee go-live planning, stabilisation and transition into Business as Usual support Track and deliver measurable benefits including compliance improvements, efficiency gains and digital adoption Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex Housing Management System implementations Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services including rents, repairs, allocations and compliance Experience working with SaaS platforms such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar enterprise HMS solutions Demonstrable experience of large-scale data migration from multiple legacy systems Strong programme governance and stakeholder management experience Experience leading organisational and digital change within housing or local authority environments This is an excellent opportunity to lead a major enterprise transformation programme with real impact across housing services. For further information, please get in touch.
06/07/2026
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Job Description: Programme Manager - Housing Systems Transformation Location: Hybrid - Adur and Worthing (you will be required to work in Adur (Lancing / Shoreham) or Worthing two days per week. Duration: July 2026 - June 2027 Working Pattern: 4 days per week (8.00 am - 5.00 pm) Rate: £400 per day A major housing provider in Adur (West Sussex) is embarking on a significant transformation programme, replacing multiple legacy systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System, MRI Enterprise System would be desirable. This is a high-profile enterprise programme that will improve services for over 2,500 households, strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance data quality and deliver a significantly improved digital experience for residents and staff. The Role You will lead the full lifecycle delivery of a large-scale Housing Management System transformation, from mobilisation through implementation, testing, cutover and post-go-live stabilisation. You will provide programme leadership across technical, data and business change workstreams, ensuring delivery of a secure, compliant and future-ready SaaS platform aligned with governance and IT standards. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the end-to-end programme plan, including scope, milestones, risks, budget, governance and reporting Lead multi-workstream delivery covering system configuration, integrations and environment management Oversee complex data cleansing and migration from multiple legacy housing systems Manage integrations across housing, repairs, finance, community safety and corporate platforms with Building Safety as the consistent thread. Lead testing cycles including System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing Drive organisational change, process redesign, training and business readiness activity Ensure alignment with cloud strategy, cyber security, data protection and architectural standards Manage suppliers and contractual deliverables Oversee go-live planning, stabilisation and transition into Business as Usual support Track and deliver measurable benefits including compliance improvements, efficiency gains and digital adoption Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex Housing Management System implementations Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services including rents, repairs, allocations and compliance Experience working with SaaS platforms such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar enterprise HMS solutions Demonstrable experience of large-scale data migration from multiple legacy systems Strong programme governance and stakeholder management experience Experience leading organisational and digital change within housing or local authority environments This is an excellent opportunity to lead a major enterprise transformation programme with real impact across housing services. For further information, please get in touch.
