Overview
Bradford Council invites applications for the Strategic Finance Manager - Projects & Commercial role. The post is to join our Management Accounting team in the Finance Department to lead, develop and ensure implementation of change management programmes to deliver continual improvement and support the Council’s strategic plans and financial sustainability.
Details
* Location: Bradford, United Kingdom
* Employment type: Permanent
* Salary: £65,022.00 - £75,728.00
* Closing Date: 05/10/2025
* Published: 9 Sep 2025
Key responsibilities
* To manage, lead and motivate a team of staff who provide a range of specialist functions.
* Advising on major special projects, corporate and capital initiatives across all areas of the Council and related parties where appropriate.
* To support and deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance Management Accounting and Head of Management Accounting in providing professional advice on projects and commercial matters in accordance with professional standards, legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures.
* To deal with complex, sensitive and confidential matters on a regular basis and liaise directly with Elected Members and senior management, Trade Unions, senior officers and external agencies, providing professional information and advice on financial matters and control issues. To brief the Assistant Director of Finance Management Accounting and the Strategic Director of Corporate Resources on matters of a significant or sensitive nature in a timely manner.
* To exercise wide-ranging and extensive authority when applying professional judgement, particularly with reference to technical accounting matters relating to projects, financial management systems and compliance with established policies and procedures.
* To ensure compliance with the Council’s information governance policies by ensuring access to highly confidential, personal, financial and political information is maintained and does not allow for the unauthorised disclosure of any information which would prejudice the interests of the Council.
* Develop and maintain working relationships with Elected Members, senior management and other senior officers, other Council services, external agencies and peer groups working corporately and cooperatively to ensure the service is at the forefront of innovation and change.
* Responsible for communicating corporate goals, values and objectives and all associated tasks relating to health and welfare of staff which will include, carrying out staff appraisal, coaching and mentoring to assist with career progression and ensure staff operate within a learning culture.
* Prepare and present appropriate reports to senior management and Elected Members as required, and support the Strategic Director of Corporate Resources/S151 in the approval of reports prepared for Executive and other Committees.
* Oversee the maintenance and governance of the Council’s current Financial Systems and oversee the migration to an upgraded financial system.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like further information, please contact Andrew Cross, Head of Management Accounting on 07870 386523 or email andrew.cross@bradford.gov.uk.
Further information
Further information is available through the links below, along with the attached Job Profile and Candidate Information Pack.
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief, nationality or age. As an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about diverse communities and groups.
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Bradford Council – Bradford, UK – Permanent
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