The Role
* Lead finance transition planning and delivery of all go-live activities
* Manage cutover processes including accruals, prepayments, provisions and opening balances
* Support validation of financial data and opening balances
* Design budget structures and monitoring frameworks
* Support development of management reporting across services
* Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure budget ownership
* Act as a finance SME across transition workstreams
* Deliver training and guidance to budget holders and managers
* Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams
About You
Essential:
* CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
* Strong financial accounting background within public sector, housing, or similar
* Proven experience supporting finance transformation, system changes or restructures
* Strong technical knowledge of financial controls, reporting and chart of accounts
* Experience working with complex stakeholder groups
Desirable:
* Experience supporting go-live or cutover in transformation programmes
* Experience working with auditors during change initiatives
What’s on Offer
* Hybrid working with flexibility to support work-life balance
* Modern equipment and home working support
* Generous annual leave, increasing with service
* Local Government Pension Scheme with strong employer contribution
* Enhanced parental leave
* 24/7 wellbeing support and access to counselling services
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* Recognition schemes and employee benefits platform