Finance Manager£53,807 - £56,089 per annum Full Time Permanent Bristol The Divisional Financial Management teams are currently looking for Finance Managers to join their Teams. To provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities&values. To take a proactive approach in managing and delivering timely financial and management accounting services including budgeting, medium- and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control. Be an integral member of the finance management team, identifying, developing&supporting opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the council including debt management and governance. Provide a key consultative role in the strategic&operational development of wide-ranging services, drawing on the post holder’s specialist expertise and provide confident&clear management to ensure the successful delivery of agreed objectives. All applicants will need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technical accounting in a Local Authority. What do I need to apply? * CCAB (or equivalent) qualification with post qualification experience and evidence of continuing professional development * Experience of planning, motivating&controlling the work of a diverse team of Finance staff dealing with complex accounting issues, to manage&motivate a team, including holding all team members to account. * Experience of ensuring that resources are used to maximise service output and minimise risk. * Experience of resolving complex technical accountancy issues within an organisational environment. * Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders with a varying degree of understanding of financial matters and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format to establish excellent working relationships * Ability to work to tight deadlines in resolving a range of complex issues. * Ability to pick out salient points without knowing the whole detail of complex issues. * Ability to work autonomously, using initiative, creatively and resourcefulness, with an ability to see the wider implications. * Able to demonstrate a commitment to the continuous improvement of services to the benefit of customers. * A good team player and ability to build key networks, both within and outside the organisation. * Able to demonstrate understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion A, I * Have a working knowledge of business and teamworking applications, e.g. * Microsoft 365 or equivalent, including email, word processing, spreadsheet, browser, team collaboration applications, and have a willingness to learn new applications and technology as required. If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply