It's an exciting time to join the MCC finance team, we are reviewing our ways of working, and looking to make better use of technology, as part of a wider change program across the finance service, to compliment the council's wider digital agenda. This is ahead of a new finance system being implemented in 2026. This is a fantastic time to join the team help shape the future! If you share Manchester's clear ambitions in delivering high quality services for the residents of the city, we want to hear from you. The Council is looking for a determined and ambitious individual to fill the role of Finance Lead, Grade 11, within the Financial Management service. This service is crucial in helping the Council achieve its challenging savings targets while supporting the City's exciting vision. The position will support the Children's Services and Education Directorate.,

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Children's Services, Heads of Service, and Managers to ensure budgets accurately reflect their service areas.
• Forecasting and Risk Management: Ensure the Council can provide accurate forecasts and identify risks and mitigations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the finance team.
• Financial Modelling: Provide comprehensive financial modelling and advice to support the delivery of plans across service areas.
• Year-End Accounts: Responsible for the closedown of accounts at year-end and the completion of statutory returns and reports.
• Meetings and Reporting: Attend meetings with senior officers and contribute to statutory reports.
  
  Local Government Finance Knowledge: Demonstrate a good working knowledge of local government finance.
• CCAB Qualification
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to relay financial information to non-financial managers and build effective working relationships.
• Leadership: Ability to effectively lead, manage, and develop a team.
• Financial Advice: Provide financial advice and support for key capital and revenue projects, and support the development of innovative financial models.
• Self-Development: Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.
  
  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 events.