What Jobs are available for Finance Managers in Bristol?

• Lead the development and refinement of annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, variances, and potential risks and opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive financial models to support business cases, investment appraisals, and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to gather financial data, understand business drivers, and challenge assumptions.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecast models, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Analyze and report on financial performance against budget and forecast, providing clear explanations for deviations.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement enhanced financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tools and methodologies.
• Assist in the preparation of board materials and investor relations presentations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and economic conditions that may impact the company's financial performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, or corporate finance.
• Proven track record in developing complex financial models and performing sophisticated variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion, SAP BPC) is a significant advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Are you a Finance Manager looking for a new opportunity within the housebuilding industry?

Does the sound of joining an award winning, growing company appeal to you?

Then get in touch!

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join my client, a multiple award-winning Bristol based company. As Finance Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the business by managing budgets, forecasts, cost control, and financial reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring effective financial planning and analysis, supporting land acquisition, development appraisals, and monitoring project profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and input into board reports.
• Monitor project-level P&L, cash flow forecasts, and WIP (Work in Progress) schedules.
• Provide detailed commentary on financial performance to management.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Collaborate with accounts, development and commercial teams to track budgets against actuals.
• Forecast revenue recognition and cash inflows based on sales completions and build programs.

Development Appraisals & Land Feasibility

• Support land acquisition appraisals with robust financial models and cash flows
• Provide sensitivity analysis and risk assessment for new development opportunities.
• Liaise with land and planning teams to ensure assumptions are commercially viable.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Oversee cash flow management to ensure sufficient working capital for development activity.
• Negotiate development finance deals with 3rd party lenders
• Monitor drawdowns and repayments of development finance facilities.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and statutory regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Ensure VAT and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Essential
• Experience in the housebuilding, construction, or property development industry (essential).
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of development viability and build costs.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as COINS, Viewpoint, or similar construction-specific platforms (desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially focused with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and operational teams.

For further details and a confidential discussion, please contact Kate Hallett (url removed)

Finance Manager
Location: 70 Redcliff Street, BS1 6AL
Start Date: ASAP   
Contract Duration: 7+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 184.12 per day
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
 
Job Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations for the Bristol Temple Quarter project.

• Collaborate with public sector partners to support urban regeneration efforts.

• Ensure financial compliance and reporting for the project.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver financial insights and strategies.

• Contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic growth through financial management.

Person Specifications
Must Have

• Experience in a Limited Liability Partnership or Public Sector Organization.

• Experience in the regeneration sector with similar projects.

• Proficiency in end-to-end finance processes.

• Knowledge of accounting systems, preferably Xero.

• Finance qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with the West of England Combined Authority.

• Familiarity with sustainable urban regeneration initiatives.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

 
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Finance Manager required!

Salary: 57,884

Location: Bristol

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Purpose of the job
To provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and
the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities & values. To take a proactive approach in
managing and delivering timely financial and management accounting services including
budgeting, medium- and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year
financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control. Be an integral
member of the finance management team, identifying, developing & supporting opportunities
and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the council including debt
management and governance. Provide a key consultative role in the strategic & operational
development of wide-ranging services, drawing on the post holder's specialist expertise and
provide confident & clear management to ensure the successful delivery of agreed objectives

Key job outcomes/accountabilities
* To identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of
financial services across the council.
* Assist in the preparation of information for officers, elected members and the public in
relation to financial issues & collaborate with external partners and agencies as required.
* To progress all the key internal & external financial documents for your respective area of
the portfolio; in accordance with council procedures & delegated level of financial
authority, having regard to recommended & mandatory professional accounting practices.
* Undertake appropriate development work as required in response to changing financial
regimes, new government legislation & initiatives and to determine the financial
implications of policy changes/decisions.
* Manage & motivate staff assigned to the post, ensuring robust management and
supervisory practices are undertaken, learning & development proactively supported and
to provide coaching and mentoring as appropriate.
* To be part of the finance management team, collectively finding solutions to ensure all
matters arising are addressed satisfactorily and actions agreed to address any issues.

The role holds management responsibility for at least 3 staff.

Apply today!

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Bristol City Council are looking to hire a permanent Finance Manager.

Salary up to 57,884 per year.

The Divisional Financial Management teams are currently looking for Finance Managers to join:

Corporate Finance (with responsibility for the Collection Fund)

Our Corporate Finance Team are looking for a Finance Manager to lead on Statement of Accounts, External Audit and Corporate Budget setting. This includes support to the wider finance team with technical financial advice, largely around revenue accounting issues including the Statement of Accounts.

This post will take the lead on the specialised Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates account known as the Collection Fund, working closely with our revenues, benefits and economic development colleagues on council tax base setting, surplus and deficit projections and income budgets.

This is an excellent opportunity to own the development of improved cross-working practices within Bristol City Council and build up an enhanced, organisational wide understanding in this area.

The role holds management responsibility for at least 3 staff.

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working with Bristol City Council in their search for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

About the role:

Role: Finance Manager - Adults Social Care

Location: Hybrid/Bristol

Salary: 53,807 - 57,884

Reporting to: Business Partner

Overview:

• Provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities & values
• Manage and deliver financial and management accounting services including budgeting, medium and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control
• Identify, develop & support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the organisation
• Provide a key consultative role in the strategic & operational development of wide-ranging services

Key responsibilities:

• Identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services
• Progress key internal & external financial documents for your respective area of the portfolio
• Manage & motivate staff, ensuring robust management and supervisory practices are undertaken, learning & development proactively supported and to provide coaching and mentoring as appropriate
• Support and embed culture of budget holder empowerment and delivery of value for money, including application of benchmarking
• Provision of insightful predictive analytics, utilising economic, social, & demographic data and commercial acumen to support business development and income improvements across the organisation
• Lead on the co-ordination & production of the in-year monitoring reports, ensuring key monthly financial monitoring tasks assigned are achieved to a high quality
• Lead on the collation of detailed revenue budgets including growth & transformation cost & efficiency programmes
• Update & publish the annual budget monitoring timetable, briefing all service finance business partnering teams & ensuring service managers & director sign-off is achieved
• Develop & support on the detailed revenue and/or capital budgets for inclusion within the budget, in liaison with Heads of Service & Business Partners, and in line with the MTFP, Capital Strategy & transformation, efficiency programmes
• Ensure service managers/directors have a thorough understanding and acceptance of their detailed budgets through workshops and other similar processes

Person specification:

• CCAB qualified
• Locality authority experience
• Background in a Financial Management/Business Partnering role within Adults Social Care
• Experience of planning, motivating & controlling the work of a diverse team of Finance staff
• Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders with a varying degree of understanding of financial matters
• Expertise in budget preparation, analysing and monitoring complex budgets
• Project accounting experience including business cases and benefit realisation
• Producing and analysing complex financial reports
• Financial modelling

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Finance Manager required!

Salary: £57,884

Location: Bristol

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Purpose of the job
To provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and
the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities & values. To take a proactive approach in
managing and delivering timely financial and management accounting services including
budgeting, medium- and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year
financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control. Be an integral
member of the finance management team, identifying, developing & supporting opportunities
and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the council including debt
management and governance. Provide a key consultative role in the strategic & operational
development of wide-ranging services, drawing on the post holder's specialist expertise and
provide confident & clear management to ensure the successful delivery of agreed objectives

Key job outcomes/accountabilities
* To identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of
financial services across the council.
* Assist in the preparation of information for officers, elected members and the public in
relation to financial issues & collaborate with external partners and agencies as required.
* To progress all the key internal & external financial documents for your respective area of
the portfolio; in accordance with council procedures & delegated level of financial
authority, having regard to recommended & mandatory professional accounting practices.
* Undertake appropriate development work as required in response to changing financial
regimes, new government legislation & initiatives and to determine the financial
implications of policy changes/decisions.
* Manage & motivate staff assigned to the post, ensuring robust management and
supervisory practices are undertaken, learning & development proactively supported and
to provide coaching and mentoring as appropriate.
* To be part of the finance management team, collectively finding solutions to ensure all
matters arising are addressed satisfactorily and actions agreed to address any issues.

The role holds management responsibility for at least 3 staff.

Apply today!

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

My Local Government client is looking to recruit a qualified Finance Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Corporate Finance Business Partner, your role will be to manage and deliver timely financial and management accounting services including budgeting, medium- and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control.

Day to day you will be responsible for:

• Leading on the co-ordination & production of the in-year monitoring reports, ensuring key monthly financial monitoring tasks assigned are achieved to a high quality, consolidating service finance business partner reports on a monthly basis and producing clear, high quality, easy to read corporate financial positions reports (both on a monthly exception
  and quarterly detailed basis).
• Lead on the collation of detailed revenue budgets including growth & transformation cost/efficiency programmes for inclusion within the council's budget & in line with the MTFP.
• Update & publish the annual budget monitoring timetable each year, briefing all service
  finance business partnering teams & ensuring service managers & director sign-off is achieved.
• Be responsible for the close management, support and development of junior staff across the team.
• Take responsibility for the management of resource allocation, maintaining the ability to plan for external support as needed such that any peaks and troughs of resource usage can be proactively managed.
• Work collaboratively with Business Partners and a range of accountants in the review & refresh of service based financial policies & plans (e.g. commuted sums) ensuring alignment with the financial framework, strategic objectives and at the same time promoting continuous improvement.

To be considered for the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant with a background in local government finance and experience in resolving complex financial issues as well as budget preparation and financial modelling.

This is a permanent role with some presence each month required in Bristol and a salary of circa 57,000.

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working with Bristol City Council in their search for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

About the role:

Role: Finance Manager - Technical & Accounting

Location: Hybrid/Bristol

Salary: 53,807 - 57,884

Reporting to: Business Partner

Overview:

• Provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities & values
• Manage and deliver financial and management accounting services including budgeting, medium and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control
• Identify, develop & support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the organisation
• Provide a key consultative role in the strategic & operational development of wide-ranging services

Key responsibilities:

• Identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services
• Progress key internal & external financial documents for your respective area of the portfolio
• Manage & motivate staff, ensuring robust management and supervisory practices are undertaken
• Lead on the co-ordination & production of the in-year monitoring reports, ensuring key monthly financial monitoring tasks assigned are achieved to a high quality
• Contribute to the formulation & implementation of financial strategy & policy and recommend changes to accounting policies
• Lead and coordinate development of the Capital and Investment Strategy, ensuring alignment with appropriate corporate strategies & asset management planning
• Lead on the development, coordination and financing of the council's capital programme, as part of the annual budget process, ensuring alignment to the capital strategy, affordability and optimum use of all available funds
• Lead on development & refresh of Treasury Management Strategy
• Put in place effective banking & appropriate financial systems and processes that support excellent financial stewardship
• Lead and coordinate Tax advice, including VAT, SDLT and Corporation Tax

Person specification:

• CCAB qualified
• Locality authority experience
• Background in Technical Accounting
• Experience leading the statutory accounts process for a complex organisation
• Staff management experience

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.