b Overview /b p As Group Finance Manager (Projects) you will provide strategic financial advice and leadership for capital planning and project governance. You’ll strengthen capital governance, challenge business cases, and ensure schemes align with the Council’s financial strategies. You’ll support senior management with robust financial analysis, risk, and whole-life cost considerations to enable informed decision‑making. The role combines team leadership with cross‑functional collaboration to deliver high-impact public service projects. This is an opportunity to shape capital investment in Liverpool and support residents through prudent financial management. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li 31 days holiday plus bank holidays /li li Agile working / Flexibility First /li li Local Government Pension Scheme option to join AVC /li li Health and Wellbeing programme /li li Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes /li li Discounted Gym Memberships /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead a finance team /li li Provide financial expertise to senior management and stakeholders /li li Advise on business case development, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and capital strategies /li li Assess business cases against HM Treasury Green Book, affordability, funding, and value for money /li li Oversee capital governance, including approvals, audit trails, and reporting to governance boards /li li Monitor approved projects, challenge scope/cost/funding/risk changes and escalate issues /li li Produce timely management information, forecasts and financial reporting /li li Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions /li li Identify risks and develop mitigation to ensure regulatory compliance /li li Collaborate with the wider finance team to improve financial systems and processes /li li Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Fully qualified member of a recognised professional accountancy body (CCAB/CIMA) /li li Experience in capital governance and financial appraisal of schemes /li li Ability to influence, challenge and provide evidence-based recommendations to senior decision-makers /li li Strong financial modelling, reporting and risk management capabilities /li li Based in the Cunard Building, Liverpool for a minimum of two days per week with flexible attendance /li /ul ul li Stakeholder management /li li Collaborative working /li li Constructive challenge /li li Financial modelling /li li Scenario analysis /li li Capital governance and funding planning /li /ul
Group Finance Manager - Projects employer: Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is an excellent employer for social workers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, you will find meaningful and rewarding employment in a role that directly impacts the lives of children and families in the community. Located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, you will enjoy a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation in social work practice.
