4-5 months contract Role with a local authority
Summary
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The Finance Manager will play a pivotal leadership role within the Finance and Commercial Directorate, contributing to the council's goal of establishing a “Best in Class” finance function. The role involves providing strategic financial leadership, conducting thorough financial analysis, and offering commercial insights to facilitate effective decision-making, organizational transformation, and the delivery of cost-effective services.
Responsibilities
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Partner with budget managers to develop, monitor, and challenge budgets, savings proposals, and capital programs.
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Lead financial monitoring activities, ensuring timely and accurate analysis of financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
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Support budget managers during budget preparation, forecasting, year-end processes, and account closure.
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Ensure robust financial controls, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are maintained.
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Identify and manage financial pressures and risks, recommending mitigating actions and escalating unresolved issues as necessary.
Requirements
Additional Information
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Working hours: 37 hours per week.
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Location: 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EJ, United Kingdom.
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Hybrid working arrangements: To be discussed at interview, minimum 2 days per week.
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Schedule: Bi-weekly.
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Application deadline: 17th July 2026, apply ASAP.
The Finance Manager will play a key leadership role within the Finance and Commercial Directorate, supporting the council's ambition to become a “Best in Class” finance function. The postholder will provide strategic financial leadership, robust financial analysis, and commercial insight to support effective decision-making, organisational transformation, and the delivery of value for money services.
