About the role

  • Head of Systems leading Oracle Cloud Fusion development and governance for Barnet Council. Ensuring compliance, security, and data-driven decisions across finance and HR systems in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic development, governance and continuous improvement of Oracle Cloud Fusion system
  • Ensure the Oracle Cloud Fusion system delivers maximum value for the organisation
  • Support robust financial and workforce management
  • Enable data‑driven decision‑making across the council
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders, IT colleagues, external suppliers and service leaders to ensure systems are secure, efficient, compliant and future‑ready

Requirements

  • Membership of a CCAB body (preferably CIPFA) or equivalent professional experience
  • Significant experience leading and maintaining a robust ERP control environment
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion or a comparable ERP suite
  • Proven experience of systems integration, modernization and change management
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences
  • Experience leading teams, managing budgets and delivering complex projects
  • A collaborative, inclusive leadership style aligned with Barnet’s values

Benefits

  • 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
  • Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
  • A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
  • Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

Job title

Head of Systems – Finance, HR

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

£89,701 - £100,459 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

Location requirements

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