Job at a glance
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an exceptional finance professional to lead the Council's Capital Finance Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of its ambitious £628m Capital Programme. As the Council's capital finance lead, you will drive excellence in capital reporting, provide Capital strategic finance business partnering across the organisation, deliver expert technical accounting advice, and support key investment decisions that will have a lasting impact on local communities.
Working collaboratively with service departments, Financial Accounting and Treasury teams, and the Capital PMO, you will ensure a joined-up and forward-looking approach to capital planning, funding, monitoring and reporting. You will be instrumental in bringing together the technical, strategic and operational aspects of capital finance, helping the Council maximise value from its investment portfolio.
This role has Council-wide visibility in which you will oversee the financial delivery of the Capital Programme, shape future investment priorities through the annual budget-setting process, develop funding and financing strategies, and provide clear insight into risks, opportunities and financial performance. You will also take ownership of key elements of the Council's capital accounting and reporting framework, leading on areas including year-end closedown, statutory reporting requirements and capital financing.
As a senior finance leader, you will provide direction, expertise and challenge to support sound decision-making and ensure compliance with an evolving regulatory environment., Strategic Advisory: Provide expert financial advice on the Council's Capital Programme. Budget Oversight: Keep a keen eye on budget monitoring and financial planning, including reporting to Cabinet and CMT. Investment Decisions: Provide financial advice that support informed decision-making through the Capital Gateway process.
Technical Lead: Have attention to detail on technical asset accounting and capital financing. Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to business processes and financial regulations. Customer Focus: Build trusted relationships and champion a customer-focused culture. Process Improvement: Seek to Simplify, Standardise and Streamline ways of working in Capital. Team Leadership: Lead a team of 5 Finance Business Partners and Analysts, and develop a team committed to high performance and excellence.
We are looking for a candidate with a wide range of experience in finance, ideally with a technical accounting as well as finance business partnering background, and a track record of team leadership. A CCAB qualification and a degree-level education or equivalent are essential., As well as providing high quality services to other areas of the Council, you could also be helping us build on the revenue which comes from our external clients.
If you are ambitious, customer-focussed and bursting with new ideas, we want to hear from you. Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
At Buckinghamshire Council, we are committed to delivering exceptional services to our residents and businesses. Our finance team is at the forefront of this mission, providing the insights and support necessary to drive informed decision-making and strategic planning. Join a dynamic team where innovation meets opportunity. We are a forward-thinking and committed to excellence in all we do. Our supportive environment fosters growth and collaboration, empowering you to reach new heights in your career., We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collabora