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Senior Finance Business Partner

United Kingdom, Aylesbury Employment contract 67493.00 - 70954.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a high performing Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. This role presents the opportunity to work right at the heart of fast paced, priority areas within the Council, influencing financial strategy, stewardship, and decision-making, collaborating with services and across finance to ensure Buckinghamshire Council remains sustainable into the future.

Job Responsibility

  • Financial planning and Medium-Term Financial Planning including 'Critical 5' business unit reporting (cost drivers, volume, and price)
  • Financial implications assessment and inclusion into decision making papers, CMT reports and procurements
  • Monitoring of savings in savings trackers, external funding bids along with related reporting
  • Participation in Transformation Boards and supporting change and emerging issues
  • Financial modelling, insight, analysis and advisory for complex financial issues and market management and intelligence gathering
  • Supporting business case development, in particular the financial case
  • Value for money and income optimisation and benchmarking insight support

Requirements

  • CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant
  • experience of management roles within professional finance services within a large public sector organisation
  • proven track record operating at Senior Finance Business Partner level (or equivalent), ideally within the public sector
  • experience in Finance Business Partnering particularly managing areas with complex financial modelling, demand pressures, and savings targets
  • ability to manage large-scale budgets with precision
  • exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • proven leadership skills
  • resilience
  • strategic mindset
  • drive for results

What we offer

  • Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • A strong focus on personal and professional development
  • Exclusive discounts on a wide range of services, shops, and restaurants
  • 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
  • discounted gym memberships
  • travel discounts with Arriva
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