Strategic Finance Manager
Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Title: Strategic Finance Manager - Strategy & Reporting Client: Slough Borough Council Location: Slough / Hybrid Salary: £66,419 - £86,845 Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 23:30 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. 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. For more information, please visit https://www.sloughfinancejobs.co.uk/ For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou on 07546 415 794 or email: andreas.efthymiou@penna.com