Senior Finance Analyst

Overview

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for turning data into insight? We are looking for two experienced Senior Finance Analysts to join our Finance team, with a particular focus on Children’s Social Care and Education and SEND services.

These high-profile roles will join a Finance Improvement team supporting Children’s Services with the ambition of supporting Children’s Social Care, SEND and Education to improve core systems and processes aimed at maximising effective on system working.

Working closely with senior leaders, budget holders, and operational teams, you will
provide robust financial analysis, process mapping, understanding cost drivers and
modelling to support the effective systems and processes, insight and analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys process engineering, working with data, solving complex problems and influencing decisions

This role is being offered as a year long secondment opportunity 

About us

As part of the Financial Analysis and Business Partnering team, you'll provide advice and support to Service Directors and Senior Managers on budget management, financial modelling, financial controls and systems and processes. You'll also work closely with other Finance staff to provide technical and professional advice.

By working with us, you are part of something bigger. As a Buckinghamshire Council
employee, you help support residents and shape services for current and future
generations. As one of the UK’s largest local authorities, we work with partners across the public and private sectors.

Our services are wide-ranging, and the opportunities to grow and progress are significant. We are committed to work-life balance and flexible ways of working, supporting you to be your best.

About the role

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.

About you

We are looking for a candidate with up-to-date knowledge of accounting best practice and processes, extensive experience in financial analysis, modelling, forecasting and reporting. You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, advanced Excel skills and experience of financial systems.

You will be confident interpreting complex financial information and communicating it
clearly to non-financial audiences. Experience of working with large datasets and developing meaningful management information is essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities effectively and maintain high standards of accuracy.

An effective communicator with well-developed interpersonal, persuasion and negotiation skills to build relationships and influence the stakeholder community, you will be able to work under your own initiative, with the ability to resolve most problems without the need for escalation.

You’ll be AAT fully qualified with significant relevant post-qualification experience or CCAB part qualified as a minimum

Other information

For more information about this role, please contact Emma Wilding or Elspeth O’Neill at
[email protected] or [email protected] for an informal discussion.

Closing date: 23:59 Friday 30 October 2026. 
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9th November 2026 
Interviews will be carried out in the offices in Aylesbury.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have 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 Service Area

Corporate Finance sets the overall financial strategy for the Council as well as the financial, risk and control assurance framework. The service is responsible for co-ordinating the Medium-Term Financial Plan, as well overseeing essential services, from statutory financial reporting and pensions administration to strategic procurement and supplier relationship management, as well as financial support for major projects.

Our expert staff work collaboratively to set a balanced budget and review the Council’s financial framework and procedures and to establish an appropriate assurance framework. Now is an exciting time to join Corporate Finance as we continue to play a key role in supporting all front-line services, ensuring that value for money is achieved and financial activities are directed towards the Council’s priorities.

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. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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