Group Finance Manager (Capital) Local Authority LiverpoolLiverpool BasedHybrid Working Available – 2 Days per week in the office3 Month Contract (Potential for extension)Monday to Friday 09:30-17:30 (37 Hours per week)£600 - £650pd Umbrella Job Purpose To proactively contribute to the transformation and development of financial management across the local authority.Under the direction of the Director of Finance - Business Partnering to provide strategic, detailed and professional financial advice to both internal and external stakeholders.To ensure that the financial advice and services delivered provide value for money and are integrated and supportive of the local authority’s strategic aims and objectives.To be responsible for the development of financial skills across the local authority Main responsibilities Manage finance team workloads, performance, and attendance to ensure effective delivery of financial services.
Work closely with business unit and service managers to ensure operational efficiency and effective procedure implementation.
Assist in preparing the Medium Term Financial Plan, corporate strategies, and annual revenue/capital budgets.
Ensure timely and compliant closure of accounts, meeting statutory and professional requirements.
Provide regular and ad-hoc budget control information and advice to budget holders at all levels.
Develop accounting procedures and assi...