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 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 (Projects) 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.

You will be a fully qualified member of a recognised professional accountancy body (CCAB/CIMA) and will be based in the Cunard Building, Liverpool a minimum of two days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a finance team

Collaborate with senior management teams, providing financial expertise and guidance

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

Assess green book business case compliance

Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing timely and accurate management information, reports, and forecasts

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

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 Monday 13th July 2026

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Interview type: Face to face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.