Finance Manager

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority seeks a Finance Manager in Northallerton to lead financial system upgrades, drive commercial strategies, and ensure high-quality financial management. The candidate must be CCAB CIMA qualified and possess extensive experience in leading complex financial projects. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and relocation support.

Benefits

Relocation support

Annual salary between £66,164 to £68,493

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CCAB CIMA certification.
• Experience in leading complex financial projects.
• Ability to provide financial advice to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle Financial System Upgrade for Finance Function.
• Drive strategic projects linked to growth and transformation.
• Redesign financial reporting and governance processes.
• Shape financial strategy in line with corporate objectives.
• Champion best practices in financial management.

Skills

CCAB CIMA Qualified

Experience in financial project delivery

Financial advice and guidance capabilities

Change management experience

Job description

Overview

Job summary
Finance Manager Durham County Council

Salary: £66,164 to £68,493 p.a. (Band 2) plus benefits and relocation support
Location: The Rivergreen Centre, Durham plus Hybrid Working
Term: Permanent / Full-time (37 hours)
Employer: Durham County Council
CloseDate: 23.59 Wednesday 1 October 2025

Responsibilities

• Lead the Oracle Financial System Upgrade for the Finance Function aligning technology with strategy, compliance, and operational excellence, and work closely with other Workstream Leads for this project – Payroll, Procurement and Income Management.
• Drive strategic projects and lead initiatives linked to commercial growth and transformational change.
• Redesign financial reporting, financial governance and new ways of working in the Finance Function to ensure the Council optimises the efficiencies from the new Oracle Fusion System, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting.
• Shape commercial and financial strategy with the Council's Group Companies; set priorities and direction for your team, aligned with corporate objectives, together with leading by example to embed the Council's values and behaviours.
• Champion best practice to promote high-quality financial management and safeguard public resources.

What you will need

CCAB CIMA Qualified Accountant who has experience of delivering and leading on complex financial projects and providing financial advice and commercial guidance to a range of audiences, together with experience in implementing and managing change and business transformation.

Employer details

Employer: North Yorkshire Council
Address: County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AE
Employer's website: North Yorkshire Council