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Salary: £78,168 - £86,845
Closing date: Friday 25^th July 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.

Join an energetic and dynamic team as the Head of Resource Systems. Slough is dedicated to achieving ambitious finance goals and maintaining a high-performance culture. You will be pivotal in advancing the council’s reputation by delivering top-tier Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting systems and other finance related systems (Resource systems). Collaborating with various teams and stakeholders, you will help create an effective and sustainable organisation that provides exceptional value to residents. This role is instrumental in shaping finance strategies and pushing boundaries for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team with direct oversight of 2 members and indirect guidance of 3
• Manage financial contracts valued at £300,000
• Develop innovative ERP systems and other finance related systems
• Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement

What You Will Do:

• Lead and develop a talented resources systems team for successful financial outcomes
• Ensure effective financial control and assurance within council systems
• Maintain influential relationships with senior stakeholders to understand future needs and risks
• Oversee contracts with resource system suppliers to ensure ERP system integrity and development
• Promote continuous improvement within finance using KPIs and aligning with the council's vision

Your Skills:

• Proven expertise in ERP systems, including data management, governance, and analytics
• Strong leadership skills with experience navigating challenging environments
• Ability to lead and manage change in complex organizational settings
• Excellent communication skills to build influential relationships with stakeholders
• Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace, fostering a positive environment

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.

Closing date: Friday 25^th July 2025

For more information please contact Andrew Barton, CIPFA Penna on andrew.barton@penna.com / D +44 (0) 7922 386 432

Salary: £66,419 - £86,845
Closing date: Friday 25^th July 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 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 in Financial Reporting & Strategy
• 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.

Closing date: Friday 25^th July 2025

For more information please contact Andreas Efthymiou, CIPFA Penna on Andreas.Efthymiou@penna.com / D +44 (0) 7546 415 794

Salary: £66,419 - £86,845
Closing date: Friday 25^th July 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 & 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.

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 in Treasury & Capital 
• 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.

Closing date: Friday 25^th July 2025

For more information please contact Andreas Efthymiou, CIPFA Penna on Andreas.Efthymiou@penna.com / D +44 (0) 7546 415 794

Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05
Closing date: Friday 25^th July 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.

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 service areas and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. You will provide dynamic business partnering services to one of the following areas:

• Finance Business Partner – Corporate Reporting
• Finance Business Partner – Financial Strategy & Reporting
• Finance Business Partner – Adults
• Finance Business Partner – Education
• Finance Business Partner – Education (High Needs)
• Finance Business Partner – Regeneration (Planning & Property)
• Finance Business Partner – Housing
• Finance Business Partner – Environment
• Finance Business Partner – Public Health & Public Protection
• Finance Business Partner – Revenue & Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts
• 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
• 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 based on quantifiable metrics
• 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.

Closing date: Friday 25^th July 2025

Please note, interviews will be being conducted on a rolling basis, so available roles may change as these are filled.