Principal Finance Officer

5 days ago


Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Westmorland & Furness Council Full time £38,220 - £39,152 per year

Job profile

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

REQ

Date posted

04/12/2025

Application closing date

21/12/2025

Location

PENRITH

Salary

£38,220 - £39,152

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Principal Finance Officer - Pensions - WMF2485e

Job description

Location: Penrith

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Finance Officer to join the team responsible for administering the Cumbria Local Government Pension Fund, following the internal promotion of the current post-holder. Recently shortlisted for Small Pensions Team of the Year at the 2025 LGC Investment Awards, the Cumbria Pension Fund offers a dynamic and supportive working environment, with strong professional development and clear pathways for career progression.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager by ensuring the timely and accurate provision of employer accounting information to participating employers within the Cumbria LGPS. They will also help maintain precise accounting records for the Fund's £3.5 billion investment portfolio, overseeing matters such as tax returns, cashflow management, and other essential accounting activities. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the general management of the Fund, fostering effective relationships with financial service providers and offering support to elected Members.

Who we are looking for…

We are seeking an individual with either a relevant accounting qualification or strong experience within the local authority sector. The ideal candidate will bring experience in delivering accounting administration services and implementing best practice and innovation within their work. Strong numeracy, problem-solving abilities, and sound comprehension skills are essential, along with clear communication, effective organisation, and the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines independently. The role also requires strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

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 )

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

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 21st December 2025

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.

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 (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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