Finance Reporting Manager

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a high performing Finance Reporting Manager to join our Finance team.

Finance Reporting Manager – fixed term 12 month contract

The role will manage and deliver complex professional finance services and lead budget management and reporting activities across the Council. Working as a senior member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, you will provide senior management and elected members with insightful and relevant financial information to inform decision making across the organisation. The role offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, Finance Business Partnering teams and technical accounting colleagues.

As such, it requires good analytical and technical skills, as well as strong communication and influencing skills.

As a people manager in the organisation, you will manage a team of accountants and finance officers, providing coaching, mentoring and support to foster a culture of high performance and continuous development.

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.

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…