Finance Manager

Novax Recruitment

Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 11 days

Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Liverpool City Council is looking for a Finance Manager (Capital) for a 3-month interim contract based in the Cunard Building, Liverpool.
The role offers a rate of £550 per day and requires a minimum of 2 days per week onsite, with working hours from 9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.
The Finance Manager will lead the capital finance function, oversee financial processes, and provide advice on capital projects and strategic planning.
Candidates are preferred to have previous capital finance experience within a local authority and strong team leadership skills.
A fully qualified accountant status (such as ACA, ACCA, or CIPFA) is desirable, along with intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency.

Job Title: Finance Manager (Capital)Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Pier Head, Liverpool, L2 2BS (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week onsite)Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)Contract: 3 Months (02 June 2025 - 01 September 2025)Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 17:30)Closing Date: 21 May 2025 at 17:00Reference: RQ1522460

About the Role

Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly capable and motivated Finance Manager (Capital) to join its Finance & Resources team on an interim basis. This is a critical role supporting statutory requirements and service reviews within the Council's capital finance function.

As Finance Manager (Capital), you will lead the capital finance function, oversee key financial processes, and provide expert advice and support to service departments on capital projects and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Council's capital finance processes and reporting.
Provide robust financial advice and business partnering to service areas.
Support strategic decision-making and effective financial planning for capital projects.
Manage and develop a small finance team to ensure high-quality outputs.
Drive improvements and efficiencies through change management initiatives.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and Council policies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

While not essential, the following experience and qualifications are desirable:

Previous capital finance experience within a local authority.
Strong team leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Change management experience within a financial context.
Intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency.
Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent).

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