Finance and Data Lead

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government body in Trowbridge is seeking a Finance and Data Lead to oversee financial planning and data analysis in waste management. The role is crucial for shaping sustainable practices and involves collaboration with senior leaders and external partners. Applicants should have strong financial experience, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This is a full-time position with a salary range of £46,142 - £48,226.

Qualifications

• Strong financial experience with excellent analytical skills.
• Experience supporting and getting the most out of a team with clear communication.
• Ability to build effective relationships across the council and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Understand trends in waste tonnage and legislative shifts.
• Work closely with senior leaders advising strategy and policy.
• Analyze tonnage data and prepare reports for Cabinet.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners.

Skills

Strong financial experience

Analytical skills

Team support

Effective relationship building

Job description

Overview

Salary: £46,142 - £48,226

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13th October 2025

Role

Waste management - Shaping a Greener, More Sustainable Future

Waste Services is one of the most visible and valued services we deliver, and we need a sharp mind to help us manage it. As our Finance and Data Lead, you will be at the core of a service that manages over 230,000 tonnes of waste a year, with an annual net revenue budget of £45m. These high-value contracts shape how waste is collected, treated, and reduced across Wiltshire. These services also have a significant and tangible role to play in helping tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting, ensuring business decisions are backed by solid data and insight.
• Spot trends, understand the impact of changes in waste tonnage, and help the service stay ahead of legislative shifts and maximise new income opportunities.
• Work closely with senior leaders, providing advice that shapes strategy and policy.
• Analyse tonnage data, validate invoices, and prepare reports for Cabinet; your work will have a real impact on the council, Wiltshire residents, and the environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the council and external partners; relationship-building is key.
• Some evening and weekend work is part of the role, and PPE is required when visiting operational sites.
• Contribute to a service that matters to every resident in Wiltshire and supports climate and environmental goals.

Qualifications / Experience

• Strong financial experience with excellent analytical skills.
• Experience supporting and getting the most out of a team, with a clear, confident communication style.
• Ability to build effective relationships across the council and with external partners.

Other information

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a One Council ethos. We focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, please contact Sarah Valdus, Director of Environment, at [e-mail], or call 01225 713303.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.