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Commercial Finance Manager

Employer
Leeds City Council
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary
£52,529.00 - £57,782.00
Closing date
9 Jun 2021

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Sector
Corporate Services, Finance
Job role
Manager
Contract Type
Full time

Procurement and Commercial Services (PACS) is at the very heart of procurement and commercial contracts delivery within Leeds City Council.

We are now seeking a self-motivated, experienced Commercial Accountant with relevant professional qualifications (degree or equivalent in related commercial / financial area) and demonstrable skills or experience in preparing, managing, and controlling budgets, and resource management to join our team and to provide financial and commercial support to key projects/procurements across the Council and the wider City Region.

The role would involve leading on the strategic and operational management of commercial finance function to support the Head of PACS to deliver programmes and procurements of strategic significance to the Council in order to deliver services to customers in line with Council priorities. The role will also involve developing income generation best practice for the Council, and supporting services across the Council in income generation activity.

You will need to have the proven ability to lead, manage and advise on complex finance and commercial work, managing competing priorities and delivering clear and accurate advice, often to tight timescales.

This is a great opportunity to move into a senior financial and commercial role which can offer a variety of work in a vibrant and forward thinking environment.

The role offers the opportunity for flexible working and a generous annual leave entitlement. Leeds City Council is a member of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

The position is advertised at 37 hours but part time working would be considered.

If this sounds like you then please refer to the Job Description for further details. For an informal chat about this position please call Kieron Dennett on 07891 277261.

To apply online for this position, please visit the Leeds City Council jobs site: https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4864?c=leeds

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is a Stonewall Top 100 employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident employer.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

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