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Finance & Procurement
Join our Finance & Procurement team to help manage the council budget, get involved with procurement frameworks and make sure we're delivering the best public services we can at the best value we can get.
Our People. The Place. Your Potential.
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Working in Finance & Procurement at Cumberland Council
Our Finance Department is led by the Assistant Director Finance who, as section 151 officer, is responsible for assuring the proper administration of the council's financial affairs and providing an effective Internal Audit Service. Finance's key functions are to provide leadership and direction to the council in the use of financial resources and financial and management controls and ensure that decisions are well informed about value for money, financial risks and accountability, and to manage the pension fund.
Our procurement function is responsible for ensuring value for money as we acquire goods and services at optimal prices and quality in the delivery of public services. The team is responsible for managing the procurement process, negotiating contracts, ensuring quality and evaluating supplier provisions
Find your next job in finance or procurement with us!
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Why Join Our Finance & Procurement Team
Take a look at the key reasons why you should decide to work in finance & procurement for Cumberland Council.
Having started my career in the private sector in accountancy practice a move to the public sector was initially scary. However, the benefits, from the Flexible working to the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme are something unachievable for a lot of private sector organisations. I converted my ACA ICAEW Qualification I started in the private sector into Exemptions to contribute towards my CIPFA Qualification and am now a Qualified Chartered Public Finance Accountant. While studying for my Qualification I received study time and support from the organisation which was invaluable for me to get to my goal of achieving my qualification.
As a result of LGR and becoming Cumberland Council there have been new opportunities and, although we have all had to be resilient and willing to adapt to a new developing organisation, and there are still challenges ahead, with strong and committed teams in the core of the Council this will be the key to the success of the organisation.
Staff Benefits
Fair Pay
Great Holidays
Enjoy 25 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays on top.
Better Retirement
Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and build an inflation-linked defined-benefit pension.
Learning & Development
Build your skills and advance your career with our development options including weekly development time, informal training and formal qualifications (where applicable).
Flexible Working
We’re proud to offer a range of flexible working options whether that’s through varied hours, hybrid working or flexi-time.
*flexibility is dependent on the needs of the role
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Meet Lizzie
Accounting Technician
"Having a job with flexible hours allows me to have a great work life balance. I can make my work day suit my lifestyle rather than fitting my lifestyle around work."