Senior Finance Business Partner (DSG) Location: Aylesbury Overview Buckinghamshire Council is seeking high performing Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team.
Senior Finance Business Partner (Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)) – fixed term maternity cover
We have a need for a dedicated Senior Finance Business Partner to support Education and DSG in particular the High Needs Budget supporting both financial planning and in-year budget monitoring.
This is a 12-month fixed term maternity cover and prior experience in this area would be preferred.
These roles present 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.
As a senior Finance Leader, this role provides the opportunity to support strategic leadership across the Council and provide expert financial insight to support key change activities such as financial improvements.
Why join us?
At Buckinghamshire Council, you will be part of something bigger. As a large and forward-thinking unitary authority, we are on a mission to make Buckinghamshire the best place to live, raise a family, work, and do business. This is your chance to help shape the future of our county – supporting residents, driving innovation, and making a real difference every day.
We are proud to be one of the largest local authorities in the UK, working in close partnership with a wide network of public and private sector organisations. Our scale and ambition mean you will have access to exciting challenges, meaningful work, and the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
We are committed to flexible, modern ways of working that promote a healthy work-life balance. From the moment you join us, we will invest in your development and wellbeing, helping you to be your best every step of the way.
In addition to a rewarding role and the chance to make a tangible impact, 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
Join us and be part of a team that is shaping a better Buckinghamshire for today and for generations to come.
About us
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.
Our Finance team plays a vital role in delivering the Council’s strategic vision. We support the Corporate Management Team, Cabinet, and key committees with expert financial insight and guidance. From shaping long-term financial strategies and setting budgets, to business partnering, procurement support, and statutory reporting we are at the heart of sound financial decision-making across the organisation.
As a Finance team, we are committed to providing high quality professional services. Our team works collaboratively to manage and deliver an excellent service and despite this we continually strive for improvements, valuing innovation, and a proactive approach to make the service the best it possibly can be. Our vision is: “The vision for Finance Service is to use streamlined and cost-effective processes to support the delivery of Council objectives, inform decision making and deliver financial control. The Finance Service has three key improvement principles: Simplify, Streamline, Standardise .”
About the role
As Senior Finance Business Partner , you will report into a Head of Finance and will be an integral member of the Finance Management team and will work closely with the Service Directors and Heads of Service for a named Directorate(s) across the Council.
Primary responsibilities include:
- 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
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 f
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