Finance Business Partner

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented finance professionals for a challenging role as a Finance Business Partner. This position involves managing financial reporting processes, supporting capital programmes, and coordinating the Medium Term Financial Plan. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial resilience and growth of the organization. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a real difference, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive yet demanding environment. Join a transformative journey that values your contributions and offers significant career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ambitious finance professionals, newly qualified or with post-qualification experience.
• Strong numerical aptitude and ability to communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting processes and ensure account accuracy.
• Provide financial oversight and support across various services.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Strategy

Cost Monitoring

Stakeholder Collaboration

Numerical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Technology Proficiency

Education

Chartered Qualification

Post-Qualification Experience

Tools

Microsoft

Agresso

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner - Financial Strategy & Reporting

Client: Slough Borough Council

Location: Slough / Hybrid

About Slough Borough Council

Slough is a vibrant 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 talented finance professionals for a challenging and career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are positioned for financial resilience and growth. Our Finance and Procurement Teams are committed to continuous improvement and career development. Join us in our transformative journey and thrive in a supportive yet demanding environment.

Opportunities and Roles

We are recruiting for various positions across multiple services, including 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 arrangements.
3. Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinate the Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reports.
4. Adults Services: Oversee financial operations in adult services.
5. Education: Support financial management in schools and special education needs (SEND).
6. Regeneration, Housing & Environment: Manage finances for regeneration projects, housing, and environmental services.
7. Public Health & Public Protection: Support financial management across these services.
8. Corporate Resources: Support the Chief Executive and S151 officer and their teams.
9. 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 enhance service delivery and performance.
• Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively.

Your Skills

• Ambitious finance professionals, newly qualified or with post-qualification experience.
• Chartered qualification preferred but not essential.
• Strong numerical aptitude and ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Driven, energetic, and passionate about finance.
• Adept with technology and standard accounting tools.

Join Us

Are you ready to help 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 prepared to challenge the status quo and deliver impactful results. If you are a finance professional eager to grow and contribute to a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance.

Additional Information

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