Slough Borough Council, permanent
Job description, key responsibilities and experience
Salary: £66,419 - £86,845
Closing date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
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 dynamic finance professionals to lead three critical services areas specifically Children’s Services, Strategy & Reporting and Capital & Treasury. Join our Finance and Commercial senior management team to lead and collaborate with council Members, services, partners, and stakeholders. Drive the council's objectives and priorities, model our values, and build a highly effective organisation delivering great value to residents.
SFM Treasury and Capital
We are seeking a dynamic finance professional to lead the Council’s Treasury Management and Capital Strategy functions, including development and coordination of the capital programme. You will lead on development of the Treasury Management Strategy, and reporting on its performance, manage the Council’s cash, borrowing and investments, and ensure we operate in accordance with professional standards. You will lead a team of 6, to deliver the highest standards of treasury management, ensure our members and key stakeholders understand the importance of effectively managing our cash, and support our key strategy of debt reduction – and delivering best value for our residents.
SFM Children’s Services
We are seeking a dynamic finance professional to lead the Children’s Services finance team. Leading a team of 6, the current focus is on Education Finance, particularly the High Needs block of the DSG and financial oversight of our Safety Valve agreement. During the year, the role is due to assume responsibility for financial oversight of Slough Children’s First, our wholly owned company delivering Children’s Social Care.
SFM Strategy & Reporting
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. The role will build relationships with senior leaders in the Council and fellow professionals within the department. Join our Finance and Commercial senior management team to lead and collaborate with council Members, services, partners, and stakeholders. Drive the council's objectives and priorities, model our values, and build a highly effective organisation delivering great value to residents.
What you will do
- 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.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and influence within the council and with external partners to delivery best-in-class services for residents.
- 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
Your skills
- 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 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.
How to apply
Apply via the Slough Borough Council website.
Contact: Andreas Efthymiou
Phone: +44 (0) 7546 415 79
Email: Andreas.Efthymiou@penna.com