The Council is seeking to appoint determined and ambitious individual Directorate Finance Lead, Senior Grade SS1, within the Financial Management service. The post holder will need to be a confident communication as they will be the Finance lead for Manchester's Schools Forum and will be expected to write and present public reports. If you're successful, you'll join a team of dedicated professionals pushing forward a high standard of support to the organisation. The aim of the shared finance service is to add value and inspire success and we do this by:

• Translating business intelligence into business success by delivering clear professional advice and insight
• Safeguarding the financial health of the council and our partners
• Empowering our customers to manage their finances
• Learning, improving and exceeding; supporting each other to develop our talent and achieve more.
We would love to hear from you if you have

1. Professional Qualifications: A fully qualified accountant, holding a relevant CCAB or equivalent qualification. 2. Experience: Proven experience in a senior financial role within a large organisation, ideally within the public sector. 3. Financial Strategy and Analysis: Strong knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, and strategic planning. 4. Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team. 5. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with local government accounting frameworks and relevant legislation. 6. Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct strategic and tactical financial analysis, modelling, and evaluation to support data-driven decision-making.

We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city - a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things
  
  Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension - You'll be enrolled in the UK's largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life ...