Financial Planning Lead

Financial Planning Lead Buckinghamshire Council
• Aylesbury

Location:

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a high performing Financial Planning Lead to join our Finance Business Partnering and Financial Planning functions. 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.

As part of the Finance Management team, this role provides the opportunity to provide expert financial insight to support key change activities such as financial improvements.

At Buckinghamshire Council, you’ll be part of something bigger. As a large and forward‑thinking unitary authority, we’re 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’re 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’ll have access to exciting challenges, meaningful work, and the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

We’re committed to flexible, modern ways of working that promote a healthy work‑life balance. From the moment you join us, we’ll 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’s shaping a better Buckinghamshire for today and for generations to come.

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’re 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
.”

As Financial Planning Lead you will report to the Head of Financial Planning & Capital Programme, working closely with the s.151 and Deputy CFO, and across Heads of Finance teams.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Coordination of the Council’s annual budget setting process (Medium Term Financial Plan)
• Management and reporting of the Council’s Reserves
• Oversight and reporting of the Council’s Corporate Funding.
• Providing financial insight on long‑term investment and change proposals.

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.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring experience of management roles within professional finance services within a large public sector organisation. You’ll be a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant
, with a proven track record operating at Senior Finance Business Partner level (or equivalent), ideally within…