Finance Officer - Capital

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Finance Officer - Capital

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

As a Finance Officer (Projects) you will be responsible for the co-ordination and governance of capital funding for new Major Projects & Investments across the Council, providing high-quality technical financial advice and guidance to senior management. You will also support the Group Finance Manager in planning the Council’s future Capital Programme and will support directorates with the development of robust financial strategies and business cases, ensuring alignment with the Council’s plan pillars.

• Collaborate with senior management teams, providing financial expertise and guidance in relation to capital finding governance and capital finance planning
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on financial matters.
• Support the development of robust financial strategies and business cases, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing timely and accurate management information, reports, and forecasts
• Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation
• Support the identification of areas of financial risk and develop mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and month-end processes
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme