At Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), we deliver essential services that make a real difference to the lives of our residents. Our Financial Services team plays a pivotal role in enabling the council to operate effectively, responsibly and sustainably. We provide strategic financial oversight, ensure robust governance and support the delivery of high-quality services across the organisation.
As part of our wider transformation programme, Financial Services is evolving to meet the demands of a modern public sector. We’re streamlining processes, enhancing transparency and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Whether it’s budget planning, financial reporting or supporting service delivery teams, our work underpins the Council’s ability to make informed decisions and deliver value for money.
Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the future of financial management in local government.
As a service we’re committed to recruiting on potential. The details below set out the specifics of the role we’re recruiting for, and we want to encourage anyone with relevant experience to apply. Join OCC and be part of a forward-thinking team transforming financial management through innovation and technology.
What You’ll Do
As our Senior Commercial Systems and Data Analyst, you’ll turn complex information into clear insight that drives smarter decisions across the council. You’ll lead the day-to-day management of commercial applications and data, including the development of dashboards and reports to support strategic delivery and improvements to procurement and contract systems. You’ll seek opportunities and then manage system developments to help us meet our goals around automation, digitisation and service delivery savings. You will work across commercial and data teams, championing data integrity, providing initiative user support, and driving innovation to ensure our systems serve our people.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day application operations of commercial and procurement systems, including user access, support, training, and changes per company policies.
- Deliver training and first-line support for procurement and contract management systems.
- Production and maintenance of relevant statutory reporting and documentation.
- Collaboration with colleagues to resolve data gaps and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Serve as a systems and data expert, working with commercial and procurement managers to optimise processes and improve data recording for efficient end-to-end services and reporting.
- Work with systems and data team colleagues to enable interoperability across finance and commercial systems through automation and data alignment.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience managing applications, maximising usefulness and delivery of upgrades.
- Proven experience data analysis, modelling, and reporting within a comparable environment.
- Knowledge of commercial principles, procurement practices and systems.
- Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data tools (advanced Excel, Power Query, DAX, SQL, Python) and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SAP BW).
Before applying, we recommend reviewing the attached job description. It has further information and clear guidance on what we’re looking for.
What You Can Look Forward To
At OCC, you'll be part of a team that’s not only passionate about what we do, but also about how we do it. We foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement, and we’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do.
- Hybrid working - typically 3-4 days per month in our Oxford office for team collaboration, with flexibility to suit your role and lifestyle
- Culture of flexible working
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your growth
- Technology to support agile working
- Employee Assistance Programme including health and wellbeing support
- Generous annual leave - 30 days plus bank holidays, and an option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local Government Pension Scheme - with employer contributions up to 19.9%
- Discounts - local and national offers for shopping and travel
Ready to Apply?
- If you are interested in this role, please submit your application by 23rd November 2025.
- When applying, please upload a current CV along with a personal statement. Your statement should explain how your skills and experience match the role, referring to the key requirements in the job description.
- Shortlisting will take place week commencing 24th November 2025.
- Interviews are expected to take place in our central Oxford office on 1st or 3rd December 2025. Please note the interview dates listed and keep them free where possible, as we aim to stick to these timelines.
- For informal enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Clair Pollock, Head of Financial Systems and Support on
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At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
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We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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