Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is seeking a Finance Manager to join us on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £50,269 - £54,495 plus a 10% Market rate supplement. Join our team at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service! Leicestershire Fire and Rescue (LFRS) provides a wide range of services in the Leicestershire and Rutland area. With 20 fire stations and over 600 members of staff all supporting the purpose of Safer People, Safer Places for both communities and workplaces. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Finance Manager to lead the Finance team! What you will be doing as our Finance Manager : Reporting to the S112 Officer/Treasurer, your role will be to provide technical leadership and expertise in local government finance for your three teams, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance and Exchequer Services. Your key responsibilities will include providing high quality financial services and advice to senior stakeholders and leading the financial operations of the Service, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You will lead key activity in the service including final accounts, budget setting, budget monitoring, capital accounting, financial systems, treasury management, pensions and exchequer services. Skills and experience we are looking for in our Finance Manager: You will be CCAB qualified and a confident communicator who is able to foster great working relationships with a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Benefits you will receive as our Finance Manager: Competitive salary Flexible working Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays Full support for ongoing professional development On-site gym facilities Free onsite parking Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support Access to the Service's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire. Hybrid working may be available with up to 2 days homeworking per week. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include: Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion Department of Works and Pension's Disability Confident scheme British Sign Language Charter Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) Pension Considerations Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team. Sponsorship Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Closing date: Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 23:59 Interview date: Week commencing 15th September 2025 If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Finance Manager, then please click “apply” now – We'd love to hear from you! If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is detailed in the person specification, and you may be required to demonstrate competence at any level up to and including that. The interview will include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability for the position. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.