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Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to lead our corporate finance function.

Responsibilities

Help secure the long-term financial stability and sustainability of the Council by advising the Council''s executive leadership on strategic financial planning.

Produce the annual revenue and capital budgets, along with in-year reporting and forecasting.

Manage several teams including those responsible for treasury, taxation, and corporate reporting.

Provide professional financial advice in local government with excellent leadership skills and integrity.

Qualifications

Experience in finance with a proven track record of providing financial advice in local government.

What we can offerAs well as the satisfaction of helping to improve the lives of those living and working in Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You\''ll enjoy generous annual leave, pension contributions from the Council as a member of the local government pension scheme and the option of flexible working. We will give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise through training and development. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains, and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Those who excel in the role will have ample opportunities to take on new challenges.

Join usWe\''re committed to recruiting a highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that meets the needs of our diverse, vibrant and growing city. That\''s why we have designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We\''ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, take a look at the \"our approach to recruitment\" page.

ContactTo have a chat about the role please contact Rachel Heggs at rachel.heggs@leicester.gov.uk

Assessment/interviews will take place week commencing Monday 3rd November 2025

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