Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,862 to £46,142 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | TS25 5TH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cleveland Fire Brigade |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a talented Finance Manager to join our Finance & Procurement team and play a pivotal role in strengthening the Brigade’s financial leadership, governance, and performance.
Reporting to the Head of Finance & Procurement, you will lead high-quality payroll, accountancy, and financial management services across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated finance professional who thrives in a dynamic public-sector environment and enjoys building strong, collaborative relationships.
The postholder will represent the Brigade with professionalism and integrity, modelling excellent conduct, ethical practice, inclusivity, and organisational effectiveness. A uniform will be provided in line with the Brigade’s Dress and Appearance Policy.
This is a rewarding role where you will make a meaningful contribution to a vital public service. You will play a key part in ensuring financial sustainability, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping us deliver value for money for our local communities.
By joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that every day your work supports one of the top-performing Fire and Rescue Services in the UK—ultimately assisting the Firefighters who work tirelessly to protect our communities and save lives.
We are a caring organisation that promotes a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous learning. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can demonstrate a commitment to our core values, including integrity and teamwork.
If you are ready to take on this challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Lyn Younger on 01429 874040.
Competitive Salary (Grade G/H: £39,862–£49,282)
Start on £39,862 while working toward qualification, progressing to £46,142 once qualified
Fully qualified applicants start at £46,142
What We Offer:
You will be joining a proud, professional, passionate, and inclusive team, with access to a wide range of benefits, including:
Flexible working through our annualised hours system
Membership of the Local Government career-average pension scheme
Family-friendly policies to support work–life balance
Free access to modern, fully equipped on-site gyms
Support from the Fire Fighters Charity when you need it
Discounts via the Blue Light Card
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and excellent occupational health services
Free parking at all Brigade sites
Dates for Noting:
Closing date: 19 January 2026
Shortlisting notification: From 21 January 2026
Assessment/Interview: From 29 January 2026
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace and will provide reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process.
Reporting to the Head of Finance & Procurement, you will lead high-quality payroll, accountancy, and financial management services across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated finance professional who thrives in a dynamic public-sector environment and enjoys building strong, collaborative relationships.
The postholder will represent the Brigade with professionalism and integrity, modelling excellent conduct, ethical practice, inclusivity, and organisational effectiveness. A uniform will be provided in line with the Brigade’s Dress and Appearance Policy.
This is a rewarding role where you will make a meaningful contribution to a vital public service. You will play a key part in ensuring financial sustainability, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping us deliver value for money for our local communities.
By joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that every day your work supports one of the top-performing Fire and Rescue Services in the UK—ultimately assisting the Firefighters who work tirelessly to protect our communities and save lives.
We are a caring organisation that promotes a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous learning. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can demonstrate a commitment to our core values, including integrity and teamwork.
If you are ready to take on this challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Lyn Younger on 01429 874040.
Competitive Salary (Grade G/H: £39,862–£49,282)
Start on £39,862 while working toward qualification, progressing to £46,142 once qualified
Fully qualified applicants start at £46,142
What We Offer:
You will be joining a proud, professional, passionate, and inclusive team, with access to a wide range of benefits, including:
Flexible working through our annualised hours system
Membership of the Local Government career-average pension scheme
Family-friendly policies to support work–life balance
Free access to modern, fully equipped on-site gyms
Support from the Fire Fighters Charity when you need it
Discounts via the Blue Light Card
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and excellent occupational health services
Free parking at all Brigade sites
Dates for Noting:
Closing date: 19 January 2026
Shortlisting notification: From 21 January 2026
Assessment/Interview: From 29 January 2026
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace and will provide reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.