Finance Systems & Transformation Accountant

Westmorland & Furness Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Financial Systems Project Accountant to lead the delivery of major financial systems, transformation initiatives and service improvements across the Council.

The role requires strong project management and analytical skills, with collaboration across Finance, ICT and procurement to provide financial expertise for strategic decision-making, system implementation and governance.

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.

Job description

Cumberland Council is seeking a Financial Systems Project Accountant to lead the delivery of major financial systems, transformation initiatives and service improvements across the Council.

The role requires strong project management and analytical skills, with collaboration across Finance, ICT and procurement to provide financial expertise for strategic decision-making, system implementation and governance.