Financial Systems Development Officer

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal, Penrith; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks Financial Systems Development Officers to support financial applications for the newly established Westmorland & Furness Council. The role involves developing business processes and delivering training. Applicants will benefit from a competitive salary and a range of perks. The position is full-time and offers the flexibility of working from various locations including remote options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various discounts schemes

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager to develop the financial applications.
• Challenge and develop business processes for system improvement.
• Review, develop and deliver financial systems training.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job Details

Job reference: REQ00000019418
Posted: 13/01/2026
Closing date: 01/02/2026
Location: Kendal, Penrith, or Barrow (including working from home/agile working), with facility to work from Parkhouse, Carlisle
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £38,220 - £39,152
Hours: 37 per week
Basis: Full time

About this opportunity

The Financial Systems team is currently hosted by Cumberland Council but will disaggregate during this financial year so that each Council will have their own Financial Systems team. We are looking to recruit two Financial Systems Development Officers for the newly established Westmorland & Furness Council team. The post holders will work alongside the hosted team, which is based in Carlisle, until disaggregation takes place on 31st March 2026. This joint approach will allow for knowledge sharing and training for both Councils.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager to develop the financial applications, leading on project initiatives and coordinating activities.
• Challenge and develop business processes to ensure the financial systems continuously improve.
• Review, develop and deliver financial systems training.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria, please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Fiona Parker on 07741 230019 or [e-mail].

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 2nd February 2026. We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website – Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes – GOV.UK.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.