Finance Manager

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a proactive Finance Manager - Schools Support to lead high-quality financial services for maintained schools and nurseries. This pivotal role is ideal for a qualified finance professional looking to make a tangible impact in the community by supporting school leaders with strategic financial decision-making. Enjoy benefits such as hybrid working, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for progression while contributing to the important work of public service.

Benefits

At least 27 days holiday

Agile Working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for Progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes

Family Friendly Policies

Discounted Gym Memberships

Employee Volunteering Scheme

Medicash

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality financial management services.
• Ability to support school leaders and manage a team of finance officers.
• Understanding of statutory and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management services for schools and nurseries.
• Support budget planning and financial monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.

Skills

Financial Management

Budget Planning

Strategic Decision Making

Education

Qualified or Part-Qualified Finance Professional

Job description

Job Introduction

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Job Title: Finance Manager - Schools Support

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!

The Role:

• We are seeking a proactive and skilled Finance Manager - Schools Support to join our Finance and Resources Directorate. This is a pivotal role for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional who will lead the delivery of high-quality financial management services to maintained schools, nurseries, and extended school provisions across the city
• As a Finanance Manager - Schools Support you will play a central role in supporting school leaders with budget planning, financial monitoring, and strategic decision-making, while also managing a team of finance officers and ensuring compliance with statutory and professional standards

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (Role dependent) - A "Flexibility First" approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme - option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: midnight Tuesday 24th June 2025
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 25th June 2025
Interview date: Monday 7th July 2025

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Eno Akinyande at [e-mail]

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

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• £36000 - £40000 per annum + Hybrid home working + Parking + Pension
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
• £36000 - £40000 per annum + Hybrid home working + Parking + Pension
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits