Finance Manager

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Slough requires a Finance Manager to lead a finance team, support financial strategy, and manage relationships with stakeholders. The position offers competitive compensation of £48,587–£53,683 per annum plus benefits including hybrid working options and annual leave. The ideal candidate will have relevant professional qualifications and experience in a large organization.

Benefits

Flexible working options

26 days annual leave, rising to 33 days

Local Government pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare services

Discounted car parking

Qualifications

• Track record of success in a finance function in a large complex organization.
• Experience of positive partnerships within a complex business.
• Ability to facilitate change and transformation.
• Experience in analyzing finance and policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of financial accountants and assistants.
• Implement service improvement strategies.
• Confirm savings proposals and review capital projects.
• Produce financial analysis to support decision making.

Skills

Finance function expertise

Relationship management

Change facilitation

Financial analysis

Education

CCAB / CIMA or overseas equivalent

Job description

Finance Manager – Level 9 (Job Reference: CO03 – 1690)

Salary: £48,587–£53,683 per annum (pro rata) plus a local weighting allowance of £1,002.

Full-time hours. Location: Slough / hybrid.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance and Commercial Services team at Slough Borough Council, as a Finance Manager (8 roles in total). You will play a pivotal part in leading, assisting and supporting the Strategic Finance Managers and the Executive Director of Finance and Commercial services in developing and maintaining a comprehensive financial management advice service to departments or as part of the corporate and strategic finance team. The role is part of the biggest Finance transformation project the council has ever seen. This role will allow you to have impact, be challenged and be part of a team that wants to leave a positive legacy within both the organisation and community.

Slough Borough Council has faced unprecedented challenges in recent times but has now developed a recovery and improvement plan which, along with the commitment and hard work of officers and members, is beginning to make a positive impact. It will be challenging but you will have an almost unique opportunity to be part of a team that will help re‑build the council and its finances.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a team of financial accountants, finance assistants and trainees.
• Implementing the council’s strategy on continuous service improvement to reach its objectives internally and for the wider community.
• Working with colleagues to confirm savings proposals and develop and review capital projects.
• Undertaking service analysis to support the year‑end position and the final accounts process.
• Anticipating and identifying key financial issues and risks affecting the business.
• Liaising between the business and Government departments to ensure completion of all statutory matters.
• Producing financial and commercial analysis to support financial strategy, decision making and service reviews.
• Managing financial modelling of new services.
• Supporting Budget Managers during budget preparation, monthly monitoring and other times.

What you’ll have

• Track record of success working within a finance function in a large complex organisation with substantial budgets.
• Experience of maintaining positive partnerships/relationships within a complex business.
• Ability to facilitate change and transformation.
• Experience of analysing and providing advice/guidance on finance and policy issues.
• Relevant professional qualifications – CCAB / CIMA or overseas equivalent.
• Wide understanding of strategic financial planning and techniques and how they apply within a budget setting scenario.

Our offer to you

In this role, you will work within a rapidly changing environment which is under intense scrutiny. You will be part of a team where you will be required to play an important role in helping to deliver the corporate plan ensuring full integration with financial plans. Slough Borough Council is a challenging but rewarding place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. You will have the opportunity to leave a legacy both within the company and community. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

With significant challenges come significant opportunities – for the right candidate.

Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including :

• Flexible and hybrid working options with an expectation of at least 2 days per week in the office.
• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 33 days after 5 years of service.
• Local Government pension scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives including cycle rides and sports tournaments amongst others.
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks.
• Tax‑free childcare and childcare services.
• Discounted car parking.
• Season ticket to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to & from work.

How to apply

• Refer to the advertised reference number CO03 – 1690.
• Complete the application by clicking the highlighted link.
• Upload your most up‑to‑date CV and, in addition, a Cover Letter and/or Supporting Statement.
• If you are unable to apply online, email for an online application form, outlining the relevant reference number.

We value diversity.

We reserve the right to close our advert early if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants.