Treasury Manager

Join a Transforming Finance Team at the Heart of Bradford Council's Future Bradford Finance is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, investment and growth. Following a significant programme of change, the service has moved from years of under investment to a bold new phase focused on delivering excellence, innovation and strategic impact across the Council.

As Bradford Council embarks on an ambitious corporate strategy, Finance is playing a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future. Recent investment has strengthened capacity, enhanced capability and created new opportunities for talented finance professionals to make a real difference.

Our newly restructured department is built around four specialist service areas:
Management Accounting, Corporate and Strategic Finance, Projects, Systems and Commercial, Internal Audit, Risk, Business Development and Improvement.

Alongside this enhanced structure, we are investing heavily in professional development, training and career progression, creating an environment where people can thrive and grow.

A new Finance Service Plan provides a clear strategic direction focused on increasing financial literacy across the organisation while raising the profile and influence of Finance as a trusted partner in delivering the Council's priorities. Our aim is to support innovative decision‑making, drive financial sustainability and play a leading role in Bradford's improvement and recovery journey.

The Treasury Manager is a newly created and highly influential role at the heart of this transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead the Council's treasury function and play a critical role in securing Bradford's long‑term financial resilience.

Working within the Corporate and Strategic Finance Team, you will collaborate with senior leaders, finance managers and services across the organisation to deliver a modern, forward‑thinking treasury management service. You will help shape the future direction of Finance, drive continuous improvement and support the Council in meeting both today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.

This is a role where your expertise will directly contribute to the future success of one of the UK's most vibrant, diverse and ambitious cities.

As Treasury Manager, you will lead and develop treasury management activities while driving innovation, performance and best practice across the service.

• Leading the management of the Council's treasury portfolio, including debt exceeding £800 million and cash balances of over £100 million.
• Developing and delivering all aspects of the Council's Treasury Management function.
• Managing both short and long‑term cash flow, investments and borrowing strategies.
• Building strong relationships with brokers, advisers and financial institutions to maximise treasury opportunities.
• Preparing, implementing and monitoring the Treasury Management Strategy and associated reports.
• Ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Treasury Management Code and Prudential Code.
• Monitoring treasury performance, market conditions and emerging risks, providing strategic insights to support decision‑making.
• Leading treasury accounting and reporting requirements, including the preparation of working papers and Statement of Accounts disclosures.
• Supporting internal and external audit processes and responding to audit enquiries.
• Leading responses to treasury management consultations and regulatory developments.
• Providing expert guidance, training and support to colleagues on treasury‑related matters.
• Supporting and deputising for the Strategic Finance Manager when required.
• Maintaining accurate and robust financial records in accordance with professional standards and best practice.
• Supporting budget setting, forecasting, monitoring and financial analysis activities across the organisation.
• Leading on technical accounting matters related to treasury activity, including IFRS developments, capital accounting and year‑end accounts closure.
• Providing high‑quality financial advice and strategic support to a wide range of stakeholders.

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