Finance Manager Projects

Peterborough First group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Finance Manager to enhance the financial management of key initiatives. The successful candidate will lead various financial projects, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and strategic planning. CCAB qualification and experience in local government finance are essential for this role. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

Sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Access to development opportunities

Paid volunteering hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in local government finance.
• Ability to apply technical skills effectively.
• Effective prioritization and management of multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial aspects of various projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop financial business cases and models.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

All About The Role

The Project Finance Manager is a pivotal role within the Council, responsible for leading and co‑ordinating financial aspects of various projects and partnerships. This role requires a high level of expertise in financial management, strategic planning and stakeholder engagements. The Project Finance Manager will work closely with internal departments, external advisors and partner organisations to ensure the successful execution of financial strategies and initiatives. Some of the large projects that this role will be supporting include:

• Key Capital Schemes
• Financial Management Improvement Programme
• Local Government Reform
• Unit 4 FP&A System (Finance System) improvements
• Development of Financial Business cases, options appraisals and detailed modelling.

All About Our Team

There has never been a better time to work for our Council. Peterborough is experiencing an explosion of growth which will benefit everyone who lives, works and spends time here. At the same time the Council continues to make positive strides on its improvement journey by unlocking potential, driving innovation and creativity, and ensuring the best use of its resources. Delivering services which reflect value for money for our residents is the core priority underpinning them all.

To support all of this exciting work, we pride ourselves in having strong corporate functions. The Finance Team is a vital part of this at the heart of the organisation, and we are now looking for a Finance Manager to support our key projects across the Council.

All About You

To apply for this post, you must be CCAB qualified with experience working in local government finance, specifically you must be able to:

• Apply technical skills and knowledge required to and demonstrate a business like approach to the role.
• Effectively prioritise and manage multiple demands with minimal direction.
• Demonstrate a proactive, flexible approach and a commitment to get things done.
• Resolve complex financial problems with sound workable solutions.
• Develop effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders including senior and operational leaders, other finance professionals, members and the external auditors.
• Communicate technical financial information to non-finance specialists, including members. This should be done in an easy to understand way whether in written form, presentations or face to face discussions.

All About Our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro‑rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All About Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] we will work with you to meet your needs.