Finance Director
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our team at Slough Borough Council. As a key member of our Finance and Commercial Services team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting the development of our financial management advice service.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage a team of financial accountants, finance assistants, and trainees to ensure the delivery of high-quality financial services.
- Implement the council's strategy on continuous service improvement to achieve its objectives.
- Work with colleagues to confirm savings proposals and develop and review capital projects.
- Undertake service analysis to support the year-end position and the final accounts process.
- Anticipate and identify key financial issues and risks affecting the business.
- Liaise between the business and government departments to ensure completion of all statutory matters.
- Produce financial and commercial analysis to support the financial strategy, decision making, and service reviews.
- Manage financial modelling of new services.
- Support Budget Managers during budget preparation, monthly monitoring, and other times.
- 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.
- Competitive salary.
- 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' 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 loan ticket – to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to & from work.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
How to Apply:
- Refer to the job description and person specification.
- Complete an application form by clicking the highlighted link.
- Please upload your most up-to-date CV and, in addition, you may also upload a Cover Letter and/or Supporting Statement.
- If you are unable to apply online, please email for an online application form, outlining the relevant reference number.
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