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 and AccountingLocation: Hybrid/BristolSalary: 53,807 - 57,884Reporting to: Business PartnerOverview:Provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities and valuesManage 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 controlIdentify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the organisationProvide a key consultative role in the strategic and operational development of wide-ranging servicesKey responsibilities:Identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial servicesProgress key internal and external financial documents for your respective area of the portfolioManage and motivate staff, ensuring robust management and supervisory practices are undertakenLead on the co-ordination and production of the in-year monitoring reports, ensuring key monthly financial monitoring tasks assigned are achieved to a high qualityContribute to the formulation and implementation of financial strategy and policy and recommend changes to accounting p