Strategic Finance Manager - Strategy & Reporting
Location: Slough / Hybrid
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.
We are seeking a dynamic finance professional to lead the Strategy & Reporting function. The role is in a small team but will work closely with the S151 officer and the Director of Financial Management and Strategy. The focus of the role will be to drive the Council’s Medium-term financial strategy and oversee the creation of Budgets as well as in-year reporting. Join our Finance and Commercial senior management team to lead and collaborate with council Members, services, partners, and stakeholders. Financial Strategy: Shape the service area’s direction, develop medium-term financial plans, and foster continuous improvement.
Service Leadership: Lead service delivery, improvement, and performance, providing inspirational leadership to your team.
Business Change: Lead change management programs for continual improvement and support staff in a period of transformation for the council.
Compliance: Ensure activities comply with council regulations and manage performance and risk.
Proven track record in leading and developing significant transformational change ideally within local government
Experience of either one of the three critical service areas Children’s Services, Strategy & Reporting or Capital & Treasury
Knowledge of local government issues, public sector management, and statutory responsibilities
Building partnerships and productive relationships within complex policy and service environments
Successful resource management in multi-disciplinary environments, managing large budgets, business planning, and performance management
Commissioning and analysing data to inform future strategy and policy
Are you ready to lead and transform Slough's financial landscape? 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.