Description
The COTS Senior Application Specialist - Financial Systems is a critical role responsible for delivering the Council's financial services and operations.
The role holder will be primarily responsible for a portfolio of financial applications, including income management and payment systems. This includes designing and delivering complex integrations between financial systems and internal and external platforms, supporting operational requirements and continuous service improvement. The post holder will manage complex financial data processing and data flows across the Council to ensure the stability, integrity, security, and efficient operation of financial capabilities. Working as part of an effective team, the role will provide both Business as Usual (BAU) and project support for financial systems, and will act as a product manager, providing expert technical advice and guidance on the use, development, and ongoing management of these systems.
The ideal candidate should have the following skills and qualities:
- Results-driven and able to overcome obstacles and challenges
- Value-driven rather than task-driven
- Can-do attitude and proactive approach
- Driven to question and improve the status quo
- Ambitious and striving to be better
- Confident and able to handle challenges
- Eager to learn and grow
- Respectful of others
A basic DBS Check is required for this role. The role is hybrid, requiring the employee to be in the office at least 3 days a week.
The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham offers various benefits, including flexible working, professional training, and career development opportunities, as well as wellbeing initiatives.
The salary for this role is GBP 54,267 per year.