Location
Dennis Geffen Annexe, Camley Street, London N1C 4DG

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£46,006 per annum

About the Role
As a Senior Systems and Controls Officer, you will lead a dedicated team and safeguard the integrity of the Council's financial systems for both income and payments. You will support the Systems Controls and Income Team Manager by overseeing system accounts, carrying out complex General Ledger reconciliations, and leading the daily loading and reconciliation of bank statements.
You will guide your team to identify and resolve the root causes of system errors, while serving as the lead contact for system changes, upgrades, and implementations—including organising and leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and project planning.
This role can be dynamic and challenging as you balance detailed technical analysis with reporting unreconciled items directly to senior leadership and deputising for the team manager. You will play a crucial role in providing assurance to senior finance leaders and streamlining processes to deliver the best possible outcomes for Camden.
This role is office based, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with additional days as needed.

About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. We are home to the UK's fast-growing economy and the most important conversations happening today. We are making radical social change a reality so that nobody gets left behind.

Application Process
Applicants must complete a short application via the job portal and include answers to the following questions at the top of their supporting statement. Applications without these answers will not be considered:
1. Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully led a team through a complex financial reconciliation or system error resolution, and how you identified the root cause of the issue?
2. Describe your experience working with financial system developments, upgrades, or leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT). How did you manage stakeholder communication during the process?

What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including flexible working, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, family leave, loan schemes, access to staff networks, and an excellent pension scheme.

Inclusion and Belonging
Camden is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community and provide support, adjustments, and flexibility to ensure all candidates can succeed. Recruitment to this role is anonymised to reduce unconscious bias.

Asking for Adjustments
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and barrier-free. If you require adjustments during the application, interview, or assessment process, please let us know and we will support you accordingly.

Experience
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of direct reports. Highly proficient in working with complex financial systems and interfaces, with advanced skills in reconciling, evaluating, and reviewing financial information.

About You
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, able to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders including internal budget managers and external support teams. Thrives in a fast-paced, shifting environment with the capability to self-manage work, make difficult decisions, and proactively identify opportunities for system and control improvements.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but a strong background in financial systems, controls, and team leadership is essential.