Group Finance Manager (Capital)

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Job Title: Group Finance Manager (Capital)

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, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The Role:

As Group Finance Manager (Capital) you will be responsible for strategic level reporting, providing high-quality technical financial advice, guidance, and support to senior management and for supporting the Strategic Finance Manager in capital financial planning.

You will enable effective decision-making by ensuring financial resources are used efficiently, risks are managed effectively, and financial goals are achieved.

You will be a fully qualified member of a recognised professional accountancy body (CCAB/CIMA).

Key Responsibilities:

As a Group Finance Manager, you will lead a finance team in managing the accounting, and financial reporting of the Council’s capital programme
Collaborate with senior management teams, providing financial expertise and guidance in relation to budgeting, financial planning, and performance management
Group Finance Managers help to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on financial matters
Support the development of robust financial strategies and business cases, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives
Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing timely and accurate management information, reports, and forecasts
As a Group Finance Manager, you will conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation
Identify areas of financial risk and develop mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and month-end processes

Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools

Our offer to you:

35 hour working week with hybrid working model
At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years service (pro-rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
Agile working - 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

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