Finance Manager

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee a major financial transformation. You will implement an innovative Oracle Financial System upgrade, drive strategic initiatives, and provide financial guidance. Ideal candidates will be CCAB CIMA Qualified Accountants with a background in leading complex financial projects. The role offers competitive benefits including hybrid working and generous leave options.

Benefits

27 days holiday, rising to 32

Option to purchase additional leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Benefits Portal

Wellbeing Portal

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience delivering and leading complex financial projects.
• Able to provide financial advice and commercial guidance.
• Experience in implementing and managing change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of an Oracle Financial System upgrade.
• Drive strategic change and shape financial management.
• Engage with stakeholders effectively to deliver project goals.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Problem-solving

Public service passion

Education

CCAB CIMA Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

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

Please note, North Yorkshire Council are advertising this role on behalf of Durham County Council which is the employer for this role.

Please avoid where possible applying via NHS Jobs as we are inviting CV and Supporting Statement. To further your interest in the role, please review the full details of the role, supporting documents and details of how to apply on the following link:

https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Finance_Manager/285419

Close Date: 23.59 Wednesday 1 October 2025

Main duties

Are you an experienced finance leader ready to take on a high-profile role at the heart of a major organisational and financial transformation?

Durham County Council is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our Corporate Finance Team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the implementation of an innovative Oracle Financial System upgrade to Oracle Fusion, drive strategic change, and shape the future of financial management across the Council. The Oracle Fusion project is already gathering pace, and we are embarking on the project implementation phase this winter, for go-live in 2027/28. The role will also play a pivotal role in a number of commercial initiatives and group company arrangements.

About us – Rewards And Benefits

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Details

Date posted: 08 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £66,164 to £68,493 a year plus benefits and relocation support

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: F0025-25-0041

Job locations: County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AE

Job responsibilities

Were Looking For:

Proven leadership in finance, with a track record of delivering complex projects.

Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills.

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Passion for public service and driving value for money.

What you will need

We are looking for a 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 name: North Yorkshire Council

Address: County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AE

Employer's website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)