Group Finance Manager (Capital)

Job title: Group Finance Manager (Capital Projects and Investment)

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:

As Group Finance Manager (Capital Projects and Investments), you will be responsible for strategic level reporting, providing high quality technical financial advice, guidance, and support to senior management and for supporting 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.

The post holder will need to be a fully qualified member of a recognised accountancy body (e.g., CCAB/CIMA).

Key responsibilities:

• As Group Finance Manager, you will lead a finance team in managing the accounting and financial reporting of the Council's capital programme
• The post holder will collaborate with senior management teams, providing financial expertise and guidance in relation to budgeting, financial planning, and performance management
• The Group Finance Manager will 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
• As Group Finance Manager, you will monitor and analyse financial performance, providing timely and accurate management information, reports, and forecasts
• You will conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation
• The post holder will 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
• The Group Finance Manager will contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools

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 on Wednesday 10 September 2025

Shortlisting date: from Thursday 11 September 2025 onward

Interview date: 23 and 24 September 2025

Interview format: face-to-face

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 a politically restricted position.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sian Jones at [email protected].

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 [email protected].

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.