Group Finance Manager Roles

Group Finance Manager Roles x 2

Regeneration, Environment and Economic Growth

Resources and Chief Executive

About Wakefield Council

At Wakefield Council, we combine strong financial management with a clear ambition for the future. We are committed to protecting vital services, supporting our most vulnerable residents, and delivering positive outcomes for our communities.

We have two exciting opportunities for ambitious finance professionals to play a key role in supporting senior managers and budget holders. You'll provide high-quality financial advice, influence decision-making, and help ensure resources are used effectively to deliver services for local people.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Financial Management you will support the Service Director of Finance and Corporate Director of Resources delivering effective financial management and ensuring proper stewardship of Council resources. You’ll lead a team of finance professionals, providing expert advice and innovative solutions to support transformation and optimise the use of resources across the Council. This is a high-impact role where you’ll contribute to strategic financial planning working closely with senior managers in your partner areas, oversee budget setting and monitoring, and ensure compliance with statutory and professional standards. You may also represent Financial Services at key meetings locally, regionally, and nationally as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, monitoring, and reporting in a particular directorate area – for example, Regeneration, Environment and Economic Growth and Resources & Chief Executive Unit.
• Provide expert financial advice on service delivery and policy development.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and processes.
• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Support performance management and service improvement initiatives.
• Lead on financial aspects of innovative investment schemes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• CCAB qualified accountant.
• Proven strategic financial management experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of local government finance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Skilled in financial systems and data analysis tools.

Desirable:

• Considerable post-qualification experience.
• Management development training.
• Team management experience.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Claire Cowen

Tel: 07986552019

E-mail: ccowen@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

Why Wakefield

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