Capital Finance Manager

South Buckinghamshire; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is recruiting a senior finance professional to lead the Capital Finance Team and shape the delivery of its £628m Capital Programme. You will provide strategic finance business partnering, expert technical accounting advice and oversight of capital reporting.

Working with service departments and Treasury, you will drive capital planning, funding, monitoring and reporting, oversee year-end processes and statutory reporting, and support investment decisions that maximise

Qualifications

• CCAB qualification and degree-level education or equivalent are essential.
• Experience leading capital finance or similar.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting background.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial advice on the Capital Programme.
• Oversee budget monitoring and financial planning, including Cabinet/CMT reporting.
• Advise on Capital Gateway processes for informed investment decisions.
• Lead on technical asset accounting and capital financing.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and processes.
• Build trusted relationships with service teams and stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements in Capital processes.
• Lead a team of five Finance Business Partners and Analysts.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Budget oversight

Investment advice

Technical accounting

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

CCAB qualification

Degree-level education

Job description

Location: Aylesbury

Overview

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.

About us

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.

About the role

• 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.

Any-Desk

As an 'any-desk' worker, you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

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.

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

Closing date: Sunday 27 th September 2026

Interview date: w/c 5 th October

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Resources cover a wide range of specialisms, including Human Resources, Finance, ICT and Business Operations. Our main focus is supporting the other directorates to provide the best possible service to our residents. To do that, we have to make sure we have the right people in the right roles across the organisation. From our finance teams, working strategically to ensure the best value from public money; to HR keeping our employees healthy and happy, each service is vital in making sure Buckinghamshire Council has what it needs to run effectively and efficiently.

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.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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