Chief Finance Officer (Full Time)

New Start; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 168,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to lead financial strategy and performance across the council. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape a major European city’s finances with ambition and integrity.

The role requires strategic leadership of the Finance Directorate, delivery of robust financial planning, and collaboration with senior teams to drive regeneration, efficiency and value for residents. Salary up to £187k.

Job description

Jobs

Chief Finance Officer

Salary

Up to £187k

Expires

04/12/2026

Company

Liverpool City Council

Location

Liverpool, Merseyside

Job Type

Full Time

Think of this as less of a new job, and more of a once-in-a-career opportunity to be at the heart of shaping a great European city.

Liverpool is already one of the most exciting places in the UK, but there’s even better times ahead. As host of next year’s Grand Départ of the Tour de France, followed by UK REiiF and the European Football Championships, the visit of Cunard’s Four Queens and the creation of the first ever official Beatles experience in 2028, the buzz around our city is only getting louder.

Trust us: there’s nowhere you’d rather be.

The City Council has made significant and rapid progress in recent years, in large part through a fundamental financial turnaround. While there will always be pressures, particularly in demand-led services, our MTFP is far stronger than has been the case for some time. And this enables us to be even more ambitious for our services, our people, and our future.

You’ll play your part in accelerating this progress, and will share our vision for Liverpool as the place where everyone wants to be. Collaborative, strategic, and already considered a leader in your field, you’ll find this the perfect setting in which to stretchyourself, and set new sector benchmarks for innovation and performance. With a strong track record in regeneration, capital investment and driving organisational improvement, you’ll be ready for a role with complexity, challenge and reward baked in.

We are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Company: Liverpool City Council

Salary: Up to £187k

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Finance

Job Role: Chief Officer