Assistant Chief Finance Officer

3 weeks ago


Aylesbury Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time €97,650

Assistant Chief Finance Officer - Revenues, Assessments and Payments
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious finance leader to join us as our Assistant Chief Financial Officer – Revenues, Assessments and Payments. In this role, you will oversee the performance of the Revenues, Assessments, Payments and Finance Systems service and the delivery of high quality strategic aims, and assist both the Director of Finance and the Corporate Director for Resources in fostering the council’s desired culture and objectives.
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. Working closely with Members and Corporate Management, you will be an active member of the Finance senior leadership team with collective responsibility for the managerial leadership of the function. Develop and oversee the council’s Pensions Strategy, ensure strategic financial management in Procurement, and enhance shareholder due diligence
Manage Procurement to achieve savings, comply with legislation, and adopt a data-driven decision-making approach
Support the Finance Director as a key financial advisor
Maintain financial practices in compliance with laws and regulations, ensuring corporate governance and financial control
Analyse financial trends to inform strategic planning
Interpret complex financial data and provide timely updates
Ensure adherence to financial and procurement frameworks, coordinate financial tasks, and report on corporate financial performance
Balance corporate and local service interests, ensuring compliance with financial and legal obligations
Serve as the principal financial advisor on pensions and procurement, offering guidance to management and service leads
Lead pension administration, including payroll, investment, and accounting.
Allocate resources for major corporate and service projects
Implement GDPR transparency requirements, including privacy notices and data protection assessments
The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in delivering financial services within a large, complex authority and the ability to work at scale. This post is politically restricted under the terms of the Local Government Act 1989.
health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
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
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. From our finance teams, working strategically to ensure the best value from public money; 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. 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 to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. 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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