Finance and Administration Director

The Municipality of Lumijoki is seeking a Finance and Administration Director for its general administration for a permanent, full-time public-service position. As Finance and Administration Director, you will be responsible for the municipality’s financial planning, budget process and financial monitoring, as well as coordinating and developing human resources administration and supporting supervisors. The role also includes diverse tasks in the municipality’s general and group administration, contract management and the development of occupational well-being. You will coordinate, monitor and develop cooperation with the occupational health service provider and the related contract. The municipality’s financial and payroll administration services are produced in cooperation with an external service provider. You will coordinate cooperation with the provider and contract management, and monitor the functionality of the services and their development needs. The municipality’s IT services are also provided through an external service provider. You will be responsible for cooperation related to IT services, contract monitoring and contract management, and ensuring that the services function and meet the municipality’s needs. You will supervise the Administrative Secretary and Finance Secretary and, for your part, lead, coordinate and develop general administration functions. Your duties also include acting as secretary for the municipal executive board’s minutes. You will be a member of the municipality’s management team, act as the municipality’s KT contact person and participate in municipal group management. Your duties also include other tasks assigned to the Finance and Administration Director in the Municipality of Lumijoki’s administrative regulations. Eligibility and success in the role The eligibility requirement is a higher education degree suitable for the position, sufficient experience in demanding financial, general administrative and human resources administration duties, and sufficient administrative expertise. We particularly value strong expertise in municipal finance, experience in human resources administration and supervisory work, and knowledge of municipal administration and decision-making procedures. Experience in contract management, managing outsourced services and cooperation with service providers is an advantage. Success in the role requires good communication, cooperation and interpersonal skills, an organised and independent approach to work, a development-oriented mindset and good ability to use information systems. We value an interest in the varied duties of a small municipality and the ability to manage broad responsibilities simultaneously. Terms of employment The employment relationship follows the municipal general collective agreement for civil servants and employees (KVTES), the Municipality of Lumijoki’s administrative regulations and other current municipal instructions and rules. The total salary for the position is €6,136.20 per month. Total working time applies. Before taking up the position, the selected candidate must provide an acceptable report on their state of health. A six-month probationary period applies. Original degree and employment certificates will be checked at the interview. The position starts on 1 December 2026 or as agreed. Applying Applications addressed to the Municipality of Lumijoki’s municipal executive board must be submitted electronically through the Kuntarekry service at www.kuntarekry.fi by 16:00 on 21 October 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 30 October 2026. Candidates invited to interview will be notified personally. Lumijoki, 5 October 2026 Municipality of Lumijoki Municipal Executive Board