Liverpool City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Business Analyst to join its dynamic team. This pivotal position requires an exceptional analytical mindset, strong problem-solving abilities, and expertise in data analysis tools to deliver meaningful financial insights that drive informed decision-making across the Council.
The ideal candidate will be confident in interpreting complex financial information and presenting it in a clear, actionable format to a range of stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results are essential.
Sponsorship may be available for applicants who meet the UK Home Office eligibility requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a forward-thinking local authority dedicated to positive change for its community.
Position: Finance Business Analyst
Salary: £44,771 – £49,764 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Liverpool
About the Role
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
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A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
The Role:
Are you passionate about driving change and improving performance across a dynamic organisation? Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Analyst to support the Finance and Resources Directorate in delivering its ambitious goals.
This is a pivotal role where requiring a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of data analysis tools, and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and actionable manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Business Analysis on the City Council’s Finance Improvement Programme and its associated projects
- Assess complex customer activities to identify opportunities to streamline processes to deliver added value, reduce costs or maximise project benefits
- Lead on embedding a ‘business improvement’ way of working at all levels of the organisation
- Lead on continually reviewing internal business analysis practices in line with industry best practice
- Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with key stakeholders
Our offer to you:
- At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further days
- Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
- Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
- Medicash
Next steps:
Closing date: midnight Sunday 3rd August 2025
Shortlisting date: Friday 29th August 2025
Interview date: w/c Monday 8th September 2025
Interview type: face to face with presentation
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Whittingham at lisa.whittingham@liverpool.gov.uk
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
APPLY TODAY and bring your analytical talent to Liverpool City Council.
Application Deadline
August 3rd, 2025