Finance Business Partner

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Stokenchurch; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking exceptional finance professionals for a challenging role as a Finance Business Partner. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to Slough's financial strategy and reporting, ensuring financial resilience and supporting various services. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on achieving Best Value authority status within two years. If you are a newly qualified or ambitious finance professional ready to make a difference and transform the financial landscape, this role is perfect for you. Join us in this career-defining opportunity!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting processes and ensure account accuracy.
• Provide financial oversight and support across various services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and performance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Strategy

Cost Monitoring

Stakeholder Collaboration

Numerical Skills

Communication Skills

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

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.

Opportunity

The scale of 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 chance to be part of this new team and help achieve this goal.

Vacancies

We have various vacancies across 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.
3. Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinate the Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reports.
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 these sectors.
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 administering council tax, business rates, and housing benefits.

Your Role

• 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.

Candidate Profile

• Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with post-qualification experience.
• Chartered qualification preferred but not essential.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Resilient, driven, and passionate about finance.
• Adept with technology and standard accounting tools.

Join Us

If you are ready to transform Slough's financial landscape, develop sustainable strategies, and support broader economic objectives, we want to hear from you. This is a career-defining opportunity for those prepared to challenge the status quo and make a difference. Apply now and turn potential into performance.

Contact

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Brian Gallagher via email or call us directly.