Finance Manager

Description

Finance Manager

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 9 April 2026

Following recent retirements, our client is seeking to recruit three motivated and analytical Finance Managers to join the Children’s Social Care and Education Financial Management team. Two posts will support Children’s Social Care, with one post supporting Education.

The role holders will support the Senior Finance Managers in the preparation and management of revenue budgets. This is a key position within the Financial Management service, providing essential support to business partners and contributing to the delivery of the Council’s transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of accurate and timely budget monitoring and financial reporting.Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.Provide clear, accurate financial advice and guidance on budget monitoring and related issues.Review transformation proposals to ensure financial assurance and robust scrutiny.Identify opportunities to enhance both quantitative data and supporting qualitative insights, in line with our client’s business partnering approach.Perform accurate and timely reconciliations between the general ledger and other financial systems.Contribute to business planning, annual budget preparation, and year-end account closure.Engage in wider financial management initiatives.

About the Candidate

Our client would love to hear from you if you have:

Proven experience in public sector finance and financial management.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.Advanced analytical skills, capable of interpreting and presenting large volumes of financial data.Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and financial ledger systems.Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

About Our Client

They are 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 their vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything they do at the Council and is brought to life through the “Our Manchester” behaviours:

They take time to listen and understand.They work together and trust each other.They show that they value their differences and treat each other fairly.They ‘own it’ and they are not afraid to try new things.They are proud and passionate about Manchester.

Benefits our client offers:

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 their enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events. Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus, discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. Learn and grow – They are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with their comprehensive onboarding process. A Good Employment Charter member – They are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything they do. They review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Ready to Apply?

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Ad ID: 5418052357