Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner – Financial Strategy & ReportingnClient: Slough Borough CouncilnLocation: Slough / HybridnSalary: £51,802 – £ 57,160.05nClosing date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 23:30nSlough 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 ready 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. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment.nThe scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves.nWe have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children’s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge.nResponsibilities:nFinancial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accountsnCapital: Coordinates and supports the Council’s capital programmes including fundingnFinancial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reportingnAdults: Oversee financial operations in adult servicesnEducation: Support financial management in Education including schoolsnEducation (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND)nRegeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental servicesnPublic Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across servicesnCorporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teamsnRevenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefitsnWhat You Will Do:nProvide financial oversight and support across various servicesnEnsure accurate cost monitoring and forecastingnCollaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performancenUtilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectivelynYour Skills:nNewly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experiencenChartered qualification preferred but not essentialnStrong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial informationnDriven and energetic with a passion for financenAdept with technology and standard accounting toolsnAre you ready to transform Slough’s financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance.nFor more information, please visit https://www.sloughfinancejobs.co.uk/nFor an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via brian.gallagher@penna.com or call 07716 098175…