Capital Finance Manager

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

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

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

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. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

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.

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.

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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