Finance Project Manager

Job Introduction

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The Role

Are you passionate about driving change and improving performance across a dynamic organisation? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to support the Finance and Resources Directorate in delivering its ambitious goals. This is a pivotal role where you'll manage a number of Finance Improvement projects from inception through to closure on strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and define projects and planning at the level appropriate to the complexity of the project.
• Successfully delivery several diverse projects
• Manage resources and coordinating procurement of good and services related to the projects you lead on
• Manage risks and issues, ensuring their impact on success is understood, communicated and managed
• Stakeholder management, establishing and maintaining strong working relationships internally and externally to drive successful outcomes
• Pro-actively communicate with clarity, gaining buy-in and creating positive impacts

Our Offer to You

• 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 – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next Steps

Closing date: midnight Sunday 3rd August 2025. Shortlisting date: Friday 8th August 2025. Interview date: w/c Monday 18th August 2025. Interview type: face to face with presentation. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Whittingham at [contact hidden]. Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Job Details

• Salary: £44,711 - £49,764
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/694/939
• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
• Working Hours: 35
• Closing Date: 3 August, 2025
• Job Category: Finance
• Business Unit: Finance & Resources
• Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
• Office Basis: Agile fully flexible
• Additional Allowances: Not applicable
• Posted on: 16 July, 2025