Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial management and professional accountancy support within the Council. The role focuses on financial planning, monitoring and reporting, with a view to robust financial controls and sound advice to senior stakeholders.

The position suits a qualified or highly experienced finance professional with public sector knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to provide clear financial advice to managers and senior stakeholders.
• Desirable CCAB or AAT qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial management and professional accountancy support.
• Assist with financial planning, monitoring and reporting for services and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance within the Council.
• Offer sound financial guidance to managers and service areas.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Monitoring

Reporting

Financial advice

Education

CCAB Professional Accountancy

AAT qualification

Job description

# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerSeptember 28, 2026Contract### Job Description* Contract* Bradford* Posted 15 hours ago* £26.61 per hourWebsite**CV-Library**Finance Manager – Bradford CouncilContract: 6 monthsWorking Pattern: HybridOffice Attendance: 1 day per week onsite desirable – NEGOTIABLE£26.61 per hour PAYE – NEGOTIABLE### Role OverviewBradford Council is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial management and professional accountancy support within the Council. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting effective financial planning, monitoring and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and providing sound financial advice to service areas and senior stakeholders.The role would suit a qualified or highly experienced finance professional with strong public sector knowledge and an understanding of the financial environment within a Local Authority. Experience within Public Health would be particularly advantageous.Key RequirementsCCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification is desirable.Alternatively, AAT qualification with significant and demonstrable relevant finance experience will be considered.Strong experience in financial management, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.Demonstrable ability to provide clear and effective financial advice to managers and senior stakeholders.To find out more information please contact Abbie atRecruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency