Finance Manager

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Slough Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Finance Manager this role will be: 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EJ, min 2 days per week

The right candidate will:

• With the Strategic and Corporate Finance Teams produce financial and commercial analysis to support the financial strategy, decision making and service reviews. Deliver robust financial and commercial analysis for business cases including signing-off financial implications for reports, briefings  etc
• Manage financial modelling of new services or changes to existing services including impact from specific legislation /policy changes, assess implications for the Council. Update and maintain financial models for long term Business Plans to support strategic decision-making and financial strategy e.g. for the HRA.
• Provide support (guidance, encouragement, challenge and advice) to Budget Managers during budget preparation, monthly monitoring, year-end and closure of accounts – helping them to understand the financial information required and processes to be followed. Ensure finance & feeder systems reconciliations are supported by appropriate working papers.
• Provide advice on application and interpretation of financial regulations and standing orders and the Council’s financial procedures and practices
• Proactively manage the day-to-day performance of staff within direct control (reward good and address poor performance) including recruitment, appraisal, conflict resolution and ensure continuing professional development of self and team 
• Look for opportunities to implement continuous improvement so that Slough Finance can be best in class
• To undertake any other duties within the team commensurate to the post, as required, and to be rotated to other posts within the department as required in line with the business needs of the department.

We require the following:

• Experience, evidenced by a record of success, of managing a significant organisational function or service in a large multi-disciplined organisation with comparable scope, budgets and resources, including of commercial and financial management.
• Experience of maintaining partnerships and productive working relationships within a complex policy and service environment with senior managers and councillors, and a wide range of other bodies, such as partner organisations, communities, public agencies and statutory bodies
• A proven track record of analysing and providing advice and guidance on local government finance and policy issues including legislative change and horizon scanning.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,