Senior Finance Technician

Job Title: Senior Finance Technician
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week, permanent
Salary: £33,673 - £36,581
Location: Lincoln (Hybrid, min 2 office days)
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 7th December 2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Finance Technician to join our Financial Services team supporting the Place and Resources Directorate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's largest county councils at a time of significant change and transformation. As a key member of the team, you will play an important role in supporting financial planning, budget management and financial governance, whilst helping to shape financial decision-making across a range of services.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide high-quality financial support and advice to budget holders, spend managers and senior officers across the Directorate.

You will contribute to the delivery of robust financial management across revenue and capital budgets, providing financial intelligence and analysis to support effective decision-making. You will also help maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and corporate policies.

As a Senior Finance Technician, you will:

• Support budget preparation, budget monitoring and final accounts processes.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting and modelling to support service delivery and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and challenge budget forecasts where appropriate.
• Support the identification and delivery of efficiency savings and service improvements.
• Assist with statutory returns, grant management and financial reporting.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to managers and colleagues across the Council.
• Manage and motivate members of the team, supporting their development and performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and partners to ensure the effective delivery of financial services.

The team works on a hybrid basis, typically spending two days per week in the office and three days working from home. The successful candidate will be expected to work within these arrangements.

Contract: Permanent

Pay frequency: Annual

We are looking for an individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

You will have:

• Full AAT membership or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of financial planning, budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft 365 and financial systems.
• The ability to build positive working relationships and provide trusted financial advice.
• Experience of supporting, supervising or managing staff.
• A proactive approach to identifying efficiencies and driving continuous improvement.

Knowledge of local authority accounting requirements, including the CIPFA Code of Practice and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), would be advantageous.

We appreciate that no candidate will have experience in every aspect of the role from day one. What matters most is a willingness to learn, a proactive approach, and a genuine commitment to developing and succeeding in the role.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a large and diverse organisation whilst developing your professional skills and career. You will work alongside experienced finance professionals and contribute to delivering effective, efficient and value-for-money services for the people of Lincolnshire.

If this opportunity interests you, please read the attached job description and person specification before applying to ensure you meet the essential criteria and to support your application.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Nicky Freeman
nicky.freeman@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

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