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Location

Colchester, Essex | United Kingdom

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Job description

The OPRA Group has a great opportunity for a Project Manager-Finance Systems.

Colchester City Council (CCC) and Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) are undertaking a project to replace outdated and fragmented finance systems with a new cloud-based system. The new platform will enable improved efficiency, accuracy, and financial oversight across the councils.

This is a 6-month Temporary hybrid role but is likely to be extended to 12 months.

Role Duties:

This project is to deliver a shared finance system across two District Councils to meet the desired business outcomes of the programme and project, by working with and bringing together stakeholders across these 2 organisations, as well as Braintree District Council.

This is a hybrid role, and you will be required to attend and run meetings at Epping Civic offices and Rowan House, Colchester, as well as attend the offices and/or meet colleagues regularly to build relationships with colleagues in this period of change.

On-site requirements are expected to be infrequent and may fluctuate to accommodate the availability of others. We will be happy to discuss this further at interview.

Project Manager - Essential Skills & Experience Required:

Previous demonstrable experience of working on similar financial system implementations as a Project Manager in comparable roles and organisations (mandatory)

Project Manager - Key Requirements:

Recognised Project Management qualification
Delivering change in an organisation

Project Manager – Benefits Offered:

Working for Basildon Borough Council means making a practical and positive difference in the lives of people living and working in the Borough and provides a fulfilling career.

Are you interested in being a Project Manager with us? If so, apply now and expect a call from one of our consultants to discuss the endless opportunities we can offer!

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Salary

£500 - £600 per day