Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to lead our corporate finance function.
Main duties of the job
At the heart of the Councils finances, you will help secure the long-term financial stability and sustainability of the Council, advising the Councils executive leadershipon its strategic financial planning. As a key member of the Councils management, you will be responsible for producing the annual revenue and capital budgets, along with in-year reporting and forecasting. You will manage several teams including those responsible for treasury, taxation, and corporate reporting.
About us
What we can offer you
As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve the lives of those living and working in Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Youll enjoy generousannual leave, pension contributions from the Council as a member of the local government pension scheme and the option of flexibleworking. We will give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise through trainingand development. In addition, you can choose froma number offlexible benefits,including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains, and help with relocation toLeicester, whereappropriate. Those who excel in the role will have ample opportunities to take on new challenges.
Join us
Were committed to recruiting a highly talented workforce as we continue to build acouncil that meets the needs of our diverse, vibrant and growing city. Thats why we have designed ourrecruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.Well do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with yourapplication,take a look at the our approach to recruitment page.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
73,723 to 79,069 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
F0116-25-0011
Job locations
115 Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage the Councils overall budget setting, capital programme, monitoring, accounting processes and financial projects and systems; to provide strategic financial advice to the City Mayor, the Executive, and the Corporate Management Team; to support the Councils finance function Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage the Councils overall budget setting, capital programme, monitoring, accounting processes and financial projects and systems; to provide strategic financial advice to the City Mayor, the Executive, and the Corporate Management Team; to support the Councils finance function
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Membership of a CCAB or CIMA

Experience
Essential

• It will be no surprise that you will be experienced in finance. You will have a proven track record of providing professional financial advice in local government. You will also have excellent leadership skills and behaviours, along with leading with confidence and integrity. This role may be that opportunity to take that next step in your professional career. The previous postholder has gone on to become the Director of Finance.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Membership of a CCAB or CIMA

Experience
Essential

• It will be no surprise that you will be experienced in finance. You will have a proven track record of providing professional financial advice in local government. You will also have excellent leadership skills and behaviours, along with leading with confidence and integrity. This role may be that opportunity to take that next step in your professional career. The previous postholder has gone on to become the Director of Finance.

Skills Required