Preston is a vibrant and thriving city located at the heart of Lancashire.

Having recently been recognised as the UK’s most improved city, Preston enjoys first class transport connectivity on the west coast mainline for rail and is linked to four major motorways including the M6. The city also has good access to superb greenspace including a number of historic parks, the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District with the Fylde coast on its doorstep. Preston as a city has exciting plans at its heart including the new leisure development, Animate. 

We are looking to recruit an experienced CCAB or CIMA qualified Finance Manager to join our Financial Services Team. The role will be responsible for our Management Accounting/Business Partnering function and lead on the budget setting, budget monitoring, forecasting, and outturn reporting processes and supporting the development of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy in order to support Council decision making throughout the year.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home), a minimum of 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

This post attracts a reviewable market supplement, and our policy is attached.

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