Finance Manager, Central Services Finance Team

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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