Finance and Data Lead

MindVault Inc.; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Trowbridge seeks a Finance and Data Lead to oversee financial planning and performance reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in financial management. You will work closely with senior leaders to make data-driven decisions that shape strategy and operations. This position offers flexible working, annual leave, and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong financial experience in managing budgets and reporting.
• Proven analytical skills to forecast and report performance.
• Ability to build relationships and work with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide data-driven insights to support business decisions.
• Work with senior leaders to shape strategy and policy.

Skills

Strong financial experience

Excellent analytical skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead on financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Make sure business decisions are backed by solid data and insight
• Spot trends, understand the impact of any changes in waste tonnage, and help us stay ahead of legislative shifts, and maximising new income opportunities
• Work closely with senior leaders, providing advice that shapes strategy and policy

From analysing tonnage data to validating invoices and preparing reports for Cabinet, your work will have a real impact on the council, Wiltshire residents, and our shared environment.

About You

• Strong financial experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience supporting and getting the most out of your team, and a clear, confident approach to communication
• Relationship-building skills

Some evening and weekend work is part of the role, and PPE is required when visiting operational sites.

Why us?

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 after 5 years of continuous service
• Flexible working
• Family-friendly policies
• Local government pension scheme