Finance Business Partner – Revenue & Benefits

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 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.

The 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.

We 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.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts
• Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council’s capital programmes including funding
• Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting
• Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services
• Education: Support financial management in Education including schools
• Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND)
• Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services
• Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services
• Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams
• Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer 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 drive service delivery and performance
• Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively

Your Skills:

• Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience
• Chartered qualification preferred but not essential
• Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information
• Driven and energetic with a passion for finance
• Adept with technology and standard accounting tools

Are 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.

For more information, please visit https://www.sloughfinancejobs.co.uk/ 

For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via brian.gallagher@penna.com or call 07716 098175