Salary
Grade 10 - £47,181 – £50,269
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Fixed Term
Job category/type
Finance, Accounting, Audit, Data Protection
Job reference
REQAA6695
Lead the Future of Finance at Pembrokeshire County Council
Are you an experienced project manager with a strong background in finance systems implementation? Are you ready to lead a major transformation project that will improve how the Council manages its finances?
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Implementation Manager to take the lead in the successful rollout of our new TechnologyOne One-Council Financial Information Management System (FIMS). This is a high-profile role at the heart of the Council's strategic transformation programme. This position is offered as a fixed-term contract until November 2027.
About the Role
You will be the lead officer responsible for delivering a major digital transformation project—implementing a new finance system that underpins the operational and strategic financial management of the Council.
Working closely with senior leadership, IT and finance teams, and external partners, you'll drive forward the planning, delivery, migration and integration of the system across the Council, ensuring a smooth, efficient and successful transition from our current OneAdvanced eFinancials FIMS solution to the new TechnologyOne One-Council FIMS solution.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of the Council-wide FIMS project from initiation through to post-implementation review.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to ensure project goals align with strategic and operational needs.
* Develop and manage robust project governance frameworks, timelines, risk registers, and quality assurance plans.
* Act as a key member of the Finance Senior Management Team.
* Coordinate multi-disciplinary internal and external teams to ensure successful delivery.
* Report progress to the Project Board, SLT, elected members and the Transformation and Innovation Board.
* Support training and change management to ensure teams are equipped for the transition.
About You
We're looking for someone who is a proactive, confident leader with a solid background in finance and a passion for delivering results. You'll need:
Essential:
* Educated to degree level with an Accounting Technician qualification (or equivalent).
* Minimum 5 years' experience in accountancy or finance system management.
* Proven experience managing large-scale, end-to-end finance/ERP system implementations.
* Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. Prince2, Agile).
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all organisational levels.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
* Digital proficiency and familiarity with project management tools and systems.
Desirable:
* PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
* Experience in a Local Authority or public sector environment.
* Experience in migrating from / implementing OneAdvanced eFinancials and/or TechnologyOne One-Council FIMS solutions
* Welsh language skills (not essential but desirable).
Why Join Us?
At Pembrokeshire County Council, you'll be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact on our community through innovation and excellence. This is your chance to lead a vital transformation project that will help shape the future of our finance operations.
We offer:
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave
* Professional development opportunities
* Supportive, collaborative working environment
How to Apply
Ready to take the lead on this transformative project?
Application deadline: [Insert date]
For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Edwards, Deputy Chief Finance Officer at /
Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
* Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing
* Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing
* Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
* Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.