Senior Finance Manager

This is a role which provides a rare and exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team
working in one of the country’s finest and most accessible protected landscapes.

The Chilterns Conservation Board (CCB) is a statutory body established by Parliamentary Order
in 2004. It is one of only two Conservation Boards in the country set up under the Countryside
and Rights of Way Act 2000. Our primary role is to promote the conservation and enhancement of
the natural beauty of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), now known as the
Chilterns National Landscape. Where it is compatible with that role, we also promote the
understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities and seek to foster the economic and social
well-being of local communities.

As a member of the Operations team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to
deploy their skills, knowledge, and insight to ensure the CCB’s financial effectiveness. The
role includes leading the setting of budgets, financial planning and forecasting, providing
advice to the Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic decision-making, and ensuring
that financial processes and systems are in place to ensure effective financial management
across the organisation. The role also involves working closely with our S151 Officer to ensure
compliance with financial regulations and effective reporting to the Board.

We are seeking a dynamic professional with a track record of strategic and operational
leadership in financial management. You will be a highly motivated individual who is
comfortable working with a wide range of programmes and projects that involve multiple
stakeholders with varying levels of financial capability.

You will have strong interpersonal and presentational skills and an ability to engage and
influence a wide range of stakeholders, along with excellent attention to detail and an ability
to explain complex financial information to a range of audiences. You will also be an effective
team player that brings energy, enthusiasm and innovative ideas, and has the confidence and
insight to offer advice and constructive challenge.