Finance Manager, Central Services Finance Team

Company: Birmingham City Council
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will provide high-quality financial advice to senior managers, lead on budget preparation and long-term financial planning, and oversee governance and compliance within a transformation-focused Central Services team. You will manage and develop a team of finance professionals and contribute to the Council’s financial strategy and service improvements. The position sits at a pivotal moment as the Council modernises its ERP system and strengthens financial management for residents. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to support informed decision-making and city-wide priorities.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Permanent contract
  • Competitive salary (€56,293–€66,950/year)
  • Grade 6
  • Disability Confident Leader employer commitment

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial advice and support to senior managers and budget holders
  • Lead on budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting and long-term financial planning
  • Oversee financial governance and compliance
  • Manage and develop a team of finance professionals
  • Contribute to service improvement and the Council’s financial strategy
  • Support the ERP system reconfiguration and related transformation initiatives

Key requirements

  • Experienced finance professional with strong financial management, analytical and leadership skills
  • Ability to build effective relationships in a complex organisation
  • Capability to provide clear, insightful financial advice to non-financial stakeholders
  • relationship-building
  • analytical thinking
  • leadership
  • financial planning and forecasting
  • governance and compliance
  • financial reporting

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Posted: October 21st, 2026