Finance Manager

Permanent, Full Time, Part time, and Term time only, will be considered

Bristol City Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation with over a £1bn annual revenue budget and £1bn capital programme.

We are activity recruiting for a number of Finance Managers to be part of our Finance Department.

You will be the trusted advisor to senior members of the Council on financial matters. That includes setting annual budgets as well as ensuring short, medium and long term forecasts are robust. You will identify, analyse and report on the financial implications of new initiatives in your area of responsibility. At year end you will support the preparation of annual statements.

To be successful in these roles you will need to build strong relationships with key stakeholders in your area and across the Council. That will allow you to challenge and advise. A commitment to continual improvement is key and you will need to consistently offer ideas to improve current practice and find efficiencies. There will be opportunities to work on cross-cutting projects that address issues across the Council.

Finally, you will need to manage and motivate your team to deliver.

What do I need to apply?

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with an aspiration to progress into a senior finance role. You will hold a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification, have experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting financial management to key decision makers on challenging issues and be able to lead a team and establish excellent working relationships with senior colleagues and customers.

Please note that this role is subject to an Standard DBS Check. 

Why Bristol City Council?

We provide hundreds of day-to-day services, from being a landlord, providing social care to running our museums and parks. We deliver a diverse range of services and have ambitious capital and investment programmes for the city and to support people who live, work and visit in Bristol.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working arrangements, flexi-time and membership of the Local Government Pension scheme. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.