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Overview

The Senior Finance Business Partner role will develop and deliver our finance business partnering model. This post will be imperative to delivering a Finance function that is fit for Buckinghamshire as a Unitary Council, to help meet future challenges in Local Government and to be an exemplar of best practice.

We have one Senior Finance Business Partners posts available

1x post is supporting the Deputy Chief Executive directorate (permanent position)

About us

Financial planning and analysis are central to the Council’s strategic planning and medium-term financial plan, supporting our Corporate Management Team, Cabinet, key member committees, corporate and service directorates with the decision-making processes of the Council. We are integral to the successful financial management of the council, from developing the key financial strategies and policies, horizon scanning and budget setting, through budget monitoring, finance business partnering, supporting major procurements, supporting the production of our statutory accounts and completion of our external audit.

The Financial Planning and Analysis team is led by an Assistant Director of Finance and includes the Heads of Finance for each Service Area Directorate. The team operates as a collaborative group to ensure that Corporate views and requirements are met across all relevant boards and projects, and that matters pertinent to all areas of Finance are discussed and agreed in an open and collaborative way.

By working with us, you are part of something bigger. From supporting residents who are at the heart of what we do, to shaping our county for present and future generations. As one of the biggest local authorities in the UK, we are part of a network of partners spanning both public and private sectors. Our commitment to work-life balance and adapting ways of working is shaping our working lives for the better. So, from the moment you join us, we’ll support you to be the best you every step of the way.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Finance in each service area Directorate, the post will lead and manage to deliver the respective Finance function. Primary responsibilities are:

• Providing support and comprehensive professional accountancy and general financial advisory services and guidance to Cabinet Members, Corporate Directors, Service Directors, Heads of Service and senior managers on budget management issues, both revenue and capital, service planning, the financial implications of major service developments, including major procurement exercises
• Lead the delivery of accurate financial and performance information, monitoring forecasts and plans for specific areas, ensuring all identified risks are quantified and appropriately recorded, ensuring robust plans for the mitigation of risks are identified
• Work in partnership with the Heads of Service and Service Directorate Budget Managers, within your service delivery areas, to understand the wider financial context and identify developments and challenges which will have an impact on service delivery, budgets, and performance
• Manage members of the Finance Business Partners team

The Council is currently operating a hybrid working model, with an expectation that staff are in the office an average of 2 days per week for meetings and collaborative activities, with the remainder working from home.

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*.

• subject to current Government Covid-19 Guidance

About you

You will be a CCAB Qualified Accountant (with significant experience in delivering successful finance business partnering and financial planning and analysis at pace for a large complex organisation (preferably a Local Authority)

Other information

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

Advert closing date: Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Interview date: 2nd March 2023

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the relevant recruiting manager, please contact:

Fiorella Mugari(Head of Finance – Communities & Deputy Chief Executive), 01296 387333 [email protected]

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

• Unspent convictions and/or unspent conditional cautions only

For further information on how long it takes for convictions and conditional cautions to be spent, please refer to Nacro’s guideon the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

We reserve the right to closethe vacancyonce wehave received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

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.

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.

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. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme and the opportunity to gain membership to Costco. We have discounted gym memberships, Travel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern Railways and much more.

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