Senior Financial Manager

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

About the Role

Leeds City Council is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Manager to join our Finance Business Partners team. As a Senior Financial Manager, you will play a key role in providing financial guidance and support to directorate-based senior officers and budget-holders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a small number of Finance Business Partners delivering a range of financial support services to a Directorate or a corporate finance function
  • Support the Finance Leadership Team to embed a strong culture of performance management
  • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with members and directorate-based/school-based senior managers, fulfilling the role of 'Trusted Advisor' and challenging and influencing operational decision-makers to ensure that financial considerations are placed at the heart of decision-making

Essential Requirements:

  • Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners / professionals
  • Advanced problem solving and analytic skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in an environment of volatility, ambiguity, uncertainty and complexity and recommend practical solutions

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £48,474 to £51,515 per annum
  • An annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
  • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
  • A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
  • A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

About You:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Financial Manager who can demonstrate excellent customer focus and emotional intelligence, effectively role-modelling the Council's core values and behaviours expected of senior managers.

Working for Leeds City Council:

As a major employer in the region, we offer a wide range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, a pension scheme, and access to training and development opportunities.

Contact Information:

Please check our website for further details on how to apply.



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