Finance Manager - Housing & Homelessness

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 have 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 You will oversee the development and updating of financial business models, providing insightful feedback to the service on model outputs. In addition, you will be responsible for reporting, providing high-quality technical financial advice, guidance and support to senior management and for supporting the Finance team in all financial management. 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 member of a recognised professional accountancy body (CCAB/CIMA) or have suitable qualifying experience and be prepared to become a CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis and provide insightful financial advice and challenge to managers and service leads to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, produce clear, concise and timely reporting to senior leadership and elected members.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to operational teams, influencing service design and delivery with sound financial analysis and providing financial expertise and guidance in relation to budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
• Support the development of robust financial strategies and business cases, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives.
• Drive efficiency, innovation, and financial resilience across Housing and Homelessness services through data-led insight.
• Identify areas of financial risk and assist in developing mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, relevant financial regulations, policies, and service specific statutory 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

• 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 Thursday 12th February 2026 Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 23rd February 2026 Interview date: w/c Monday 2nd March 2026 Interview type: 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. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Peter McMillen via peter.mcmillen@liverpool.gov.uk.

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 recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

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