Job Title: Financial Systems Project Accountant
Salary: £53,051 to £54,143 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Parkhouse Building, Carlisle
Contract: Permanent
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About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Financial Systems Project Accountant to play a key role in the delivery of major financial systems, transformation initiatives and service improvement projects across the Council.
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong project management and analytical skills to help shape the future of financial management and reporting. Working closely with Finance, ICT, Procurement and operational services, you will provide the financial expertise that supports strategic decision-making, system implementation, business change and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated financial support to major finance system and transformation projects.
- Develop business cases, options appraisals, financial models and cost-benefit analyses.
- Monitor project performance and identify financial risks, issues and opportunities.
- Support funding bids, grant monitoring and reporting requirements.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, service leads, ICT specialists, procurement colleagues and external partners.
- Provide financial insight and assurance to support key corporate projects and service redesign initiatives.
- Help ensure strong financial governance, robust controls and high-quality financial reporting throughout project lifecycles.
If you're proactive, flexible, and keen to support financial operations across the Council, we'd love to hear from you!
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.
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
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
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 Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 29/11/2026
- Interview date: TBC
Financial Systems Project Accountant - CMB2804e in Carlisle employer: Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values public service and community engagement. Employees benefit from a permanent position with competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance in the vibrant town of Workington. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in local government.
