Principal Finance Officer

Job Title: Principal Finance Officer

Hours: 37 hours per week

Are you a finance professional looking to make a real impact across a large and diverse organisation? Join our Finance Team and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of essential Council services through expert financial advice, robust financial management, and effective business partnering.

Working closely with managers across a wide range of services, you'll provide financial support and challenge to help shape decision-making, improve value for money, and deliver positive outcomes for communities. From budget setting and monitoring to financial reporting, forecasting, business cases and change projects, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions while developing strong relationships across the organisation with a particular focus on supporting the Councils Capital Programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who enjoys solving problems, driving improvement, and helping others develop their financial management skills. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality financial services that make a difference.

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The office location is the Civic Centre, Carlisle; however, hybrid working arrangements are available.

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.

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Wayne Johnston by email at wayne.johnston@cumbria.gov.uk

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