Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Local Authority in the South West

Shape the future of a city. Lead the finance that powers it.

Are you a qualified local‑government finance professional ready for a role with real influence? A forward thinking local authority in the southwest is looking for a Finance Manager to help steer one of the UK’s most dynamic cities through complex financial challenges and bold transformation.

In this high‑impact leadership role, you’ll:

• Drive smarter financial planning, forecasting and reporting across major service areas.
• Lead and inspire Group Accountants and their teams, developing a culture of empowerment, insight and value for money.
• Shape medium‑ and long‑term financial strategies, capital & treasury plans, and in‑year monitoring that informs citywide decisions.
• Provide trusted, high‑quality advice to senior leaders, elected members and partners.
• Play a key role in transforming how financial services operate across the council – from analytics and governance to debt and risk management.

This is your chance to be part of a collaborative finance leadership team modernising financial management at scale – and making a visible difference for our communities.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment where your expertise influences real-world outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your skills. Shape our city. Lead the change.