Group Finance Manager

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool City Council seeks a Group Finance Manager (Capital) to oversee strategic financial reporting and support effective decision-making. The role requires a qualified accountant with expertise in capital financial planning, aiming to enhance community services through sound financial management.

Benefits

At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Agile working opportunities

Local Government Pension scheme

Opportunities for progression and training

Health and Wellbeing support

Discounted Gym Memberships

Employee Volunteering Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with expertise in strategic financial management.
• Experience in providing financial guidance and support to senior management.
• Ability to manage financial resources efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic reporting and technical financial advice to senior management.
• Assist in capital financial planning and decision-making.
• Ensure efficient use of financial resources and manage financial risks.

Skills

Strategic reporting

Technical financial advice

Financial planning

Risk management

Education

Fully qualified member of a recognised accountancy body (CCAB/CIMA)

Job description

Job Introduction

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Job Title: Group Finance Manager (Capital)

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, with residents passionate about improving their city. We have ambitious targets to meet by 2025, and we need driven, dynamic individuals to help us deliver for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role offers a real opportunity to make a difference by transforming our work and placing residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council allows you to contribute to your community and positively impact residents' lives. Our values influence how we deliver public services and communicate with residents. We care about achieving the best outcomes for local people through our services.

We are proud of our thriving city, rich in culture, offering affordable housing, good schools, and green spaces—something for everyone!

The Role:

1. As Group Finance Manager (Capital), you will be responsible for strategic reporting, providing high-quality technical financial advice, guidance, and support to senior management.
2. You will support the Strategic Finance Manager in capital financial planning.
3. You will enable effective decision-making by ensuring efficient use of financial resources, managing risks, and achieving financial goals.
4. The role requires you to be a fully qualified member of a recognised accountancy body (e.g., CCAB/CIMA).

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 additional days.
• Agile working (role dependent) with a "Flexibility First" approach.
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme, with an option to join the AVC scheme.
• Opportunities for progression and high-quality training.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Medicash.

Next steps:

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 29 June

Shortlisting date: Monday 30 June

Interview date: Thursday 10 July

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.

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

For further information or informal discussion, contact Sian Jones at [e-mail].

Watch our recruitment video to see what it's like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups meeting the minimum criteria. For reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, contact [e-mail].

All application communications will be sent via Tribepad. Please check your email regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing date, and ensure your profile is complete.

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Locations: Manchester, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Preston, Reading