Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Industry: Accounting
Visa Route: Skilled Worker
Salary: £56,673 – £62,580 per year
Overview
Liverpool City Council is seeking an ambitious, qualified Accountant to take on the role of Financial Planning Manager. This is a key strategic position supporting the Council’s modernisation journey, financial transformation, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365. Working at Liverpool City Council means contributing to a vibrant, community-driven city with strong values, diverse culture, and a commitment to delivering excellent public services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead high-profile financial planning across the Council.
- Support implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365, including project management and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and maintain financial processes and robust internal controls.
- Test and validate system functionality, interfaces, and feeder systems.
- Maintain and update the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) model until system integration is complete.
- Ensure financial models underpinning MTFS assumptions are accurate and up-to-date.
Requirements
- Membership with CCAB or CIMA.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD.
- Proven experience supporting MTFS within a local authority.
- Strong understanding of local government funding frameworks and their connection to national policy.
- Experience with financial systems and process improvement.
What You Get
- 27–32 days holiday (depending on service), plus bank holidays.
- Agile working under a Flexibility First approach.
- Local Government Pension Scheme + AVC option.
- Training, growth, and career development opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing support including EAP.
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes.
- Drive Time salary-sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Employee volunteering opportunities.
- Medicash scheme.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 29 December 2025
Shortlisting: Week commencing 29 December 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 12 January 2026
Interview Type: Competency-based, face-to-face
This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Application Notes
This role is politically restricted. All communication regarding your application will come through the Council’s Tribepad system check your inbox and spam folders regularly. Ensure your profile, work history, and education are completed in full. Right to work in the UK will be verified during the process. Visa sponsorship may be available if you meet the Skilled Worker Visa requirements. For reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, contact recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk. For informal discussions, contact fiona.marsh@liverpool.gov.uk.
