Finance Business Partner

Slough Borough Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking exceptional finance professionals for a transformative role in financial strategy and reporting. This position offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic team focused on achieving best value authority status. Candidates will manage financial reporting, oversee operations across various services, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery. If you're driven, adaptable, and ready to tackle complex challenges in a supportive environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial landscape of Slough.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with post-qualification experience.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to communicate financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting processes and ensure account accuracy.
• Support the Council's capital programmes and financial operations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Strategy

Stakeholder Collaboration

Numerical Aptitude

Technology Utilization

Education

Chartered Qualification

Post-Qualification Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Agresso

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting

Client: Slough Borough Council

Location: Slough / Hybrid

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 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. Join our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment.

The scale of the recruitment reflects the opportunities and challenges at Slough. The new Finance team will support the Council in becoming a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of this new team that aims to achieve this goal.

We have various vacancies across different services, seeking energetic and talented finance professionals. Opportunities are available in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children’s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We welcome applications from newly qualified professionals or those seeking their next challenge.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure account accuracy.
2. Capital: Support the Council's capital programmes, including funding.
3. Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinate the Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting.
4. Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services.
5. Education: Support financial management in Education, including schools.
6. High Needs (SEND): Provide dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability.
7. Regeneration, Housing, and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services.
8. Public Health & Public Protection: Support financial management across these services.
9. Corporate Resources: Support the Chief Executive and S151 officer and their teams.
10. Revenue & Benefits: Support services managing 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 improve service delivery and performance.
• Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively.

Your Skills:

• Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with some post-qualification experience.
• Chartered qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Strong numerical aptitude and ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Driven, energetic, with a passion for finance.
• Adept with technology and standard accounting tools.

Join us to transform Slough's financial landscape: We seek resilient, adaptable professionals capable of developing sustainable strategies, driving procurement excellence, and supporting broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, this is your chance to make a real difference. We offer a career–defining opportunity for those ready to step up, challenge the status quo, and contribute meaningfully. If you're a finance professional eager to tackle complexity and be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance.

For more information, please visit our website. For an informal conversation and to learn more, please contact Brian Gallagher via email or call.