At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance improvement projects that make a real difference in your community.
- Company: Join Liverpool City Council and be part of a vibrant, engaged team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27+ days holiday, flexible working, and health perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for progression and professional development await you.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on residents' lives while driving financial change.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and a passion for community service.
The predicted salary is between 44348 - 54204 £ per year.
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!
Are you passionate about driving change and improving financial performance across a dynamic organisation? Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Project Manager to support the Finance and Resources Directorate in delivering its ambitious goals. This is a pivotal role where you'll manage a number of Finance Improvement projects from inception through to closure on strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery and value for money.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and define finance improvement projects and planning at the level appropriate to the complexity of the project
- Successfully deliver several diverse finance improvement projects
- Proactively identify and overcome obstacles, remove barriers to progress, and escalate risks
- Drive the successful adoption of the new processes, systems, and ways of working by supporting business readiness, engaging stakeholders, and promoting the benefits of change
- Manage resources and coordinate procurement of goods and services related to the projects you lead on
- Stakeholder management, establishing and maintaining strong working relationships internally and externally to drive successful outcomes
- Pro-actively communicate with clarity, gaining buy-in and creating positive impacts
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
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
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