About this opportunity:

Cumberland Council is looking to appoint a detail oriented and strategic Finance Manager to lead our financial systems and control framework, ensuring integrity, efficient and compliance across all financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvements of financial systems, processes and controls.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage financial control and task mitigation strategies, including internal audits and compliance initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team providing guidance and performance management.
• Challenge inherent working methods and encourage managers within the council to change working practice where necessary so it provides a better outcome of Cumberland Council.
• Drive system upgrades and change initial in collaboration with key stakeholders.

The post holder will work with the Finance Manager for the Financial Systems Team, to be recruit to also, in Westmorland and Furness until the service is disaggregated.  This joint approach this will allow for knowledge sharing and training for both post holders.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Susan Telfer by email at susan.telfer@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 25^th May 2025
• Interview date: 5^th June 2025

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council