Senior Finance Partner - Public Sector & HIF Lead

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to shape financial decisions behind public services. You’ll join the Finance Leadership Team, providing expert advice to service leaders and supporting major projects with risk management and value for money.

You’ll lead on the HIF programme, deputise for the Head of Finance when required and translate complex financial strategy into practical action, helping leaders make informed, sustainable choices.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant with a degree or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in a large, complex organisation with applied technical finance expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of local government and sector influences.
• Significant experience in long‑term financial planning, plus business, people and change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial advice and challenge to connect financial strategy with service priorities.
• Lead on the HIF programme and oversee major projects with a focus on value for money.
• Deputise for Head of Finance when required and represent finance in senior decision‑making forums.

Skills

CCAB or CIMA qualification

Large, complex organisation experience

Local government knowledge

Long‑term financial planning

Business, people & change management

Partnerships & influencing

Strategic judgement

Digital skills: MS Office & finance系统

Education

Degree level or equivalent

CCAB/CIMA qualification (full)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Specialist finance systems

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to shape financial decisions behind public services. You’ll join the Finance Leadership Team, providing expert advice to service leaders and supporting major projects with risk management and value for money.

You’ll lead on the HIF programme, deputise for the Head of Finance when required and translate complex financial strategy into practical action, helping leaders make informed, sustainable choices.