Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting

Client: Slough Borough Council

Location: Slough / Hybrid

Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05

Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April :30

Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment.

The scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves.

We have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts

Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council s capital programmes including funding

Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting

Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services

Education: Support financial management in Education including schools

Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND)

Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services

Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services

Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams

Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefits

What You Will Do:

Provide financial oversight and support across various services

Ensure accurate cost monitoring and forecasting

Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performance

Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively

Your Skills:

Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience

Chartered qualification preferred but not essential

Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information

Driven and energetic with a passion for finance

Adept with technology and standard accounting tools

Are you ready to transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance.

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