Remote Strategic Commissioning & Procurement Finance Lead

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Pension Scheme

Discounts on Cafés/restaurants/shops

Gym discounts

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Commissioning & Procurement Finance Lead to provide strategic financial advice and lead improvement initiatives across the commissioning hub. You will analyse complex data, support decision-making, and strengthen financial governance across placement activity.

The role blends financial expertise with stakeholder engagement, process improvement and value-for-money delivery in a large local government setting. Flexible/hybrid working is supported.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent essential.
• Professional qualification relevant to finance/ procurement advantageous.
• Experience in a large, complex organisation with governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of local government, health, social care, commissioning or procurement environments is valuable.
• Ability to translate analysis into practical improvements across commissioning and placement activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial analysis, modelling, benchmarking and reporting.
• Develop and improve financial processes, policies and guidance.
• Provide expert financial advice on commissioning, contracting and invoicing.
• Assess provider financial sustainability and risk for commissioners.
• Build relationships with internal teams, partners and providers to drive solutions.
• Streamline provider payment arrangements for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent)

Professional qualification (relevant)

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Commissioning & Procurement Finance Lead to provide strategic financial advice and lead improvement initiatives across the commissioning hub. You will analyse complex data, support decision-making, and strengthen financial governance across placement activity.

The role blends financial expertise with stakeholder engagement, process improvement and value-for-money delivery in a large local government setting. Flexible/hybrid working is supported.