Overview

Pay Level:

9 (starting from £54,556 - £60,085)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37 per week

Location:

Slough, Berkshire

What you''ll be doingSlough 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 can 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 and Reporting

Finance Business Partner - Adults

Finance Business Partner - Education

Finance Business Partner - Education (High Needs)

Finance Business Partner - Housing

Finance Business Partner - Public Health and Public Protection

Finance Business Partner - Revenue and Benefits

Our CouncilOur vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offerWe offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years'' service and 33 days after 5 years'' service.

The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance

Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax - free childcare and childcare services

Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work.

Right to WorkAll applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application.

Interested?We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to ApplyPlease click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.

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