At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategies and provide insights for effective decision-making.
- Company: Local authority aiming for a top-tier finance function.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and impactful leadership role.
- Other info: 4-5 month contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance in a dynamic local authority setting.
- Qualifications: CCAB-qualified accountant with experience in financial management.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
- Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom
- Job Information
- Interim & Executive Management
- City: Slough
- Province: Slough
- Postal Code: SL1
Job Description
- 4-5 months contract Role with a local authority
- Summary
- 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
- Partner with budget managers to develop, monitor, and challenge budgets, savings proposals, and capital programs.
- Lead financial monitoring activities, ensuring timely and accurate analysis of financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Support budget managers during budget preparation, forecasting, year-end processes, and account closure.
- Ensure robust financial controls, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are maintained.
- Identify and manage financial pressures and risks, recommending mitigating actions and escalating unresolved issues as necessary.
Requirements
Essential Experience Required
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.
Essential Qualifications Required
- CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS) or CIMA qualified (or overseas equivalent).
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Location: 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EJ, United Kingdom.
- Hybrid working arrangements: To be discussed at interview, minimum 2 days per week.
- Application deadline: 17th July 2026, apply ASAP.
We think you need these skills to ace DSG Consultant Finance Manager in Slough
Strategic Financial Leadership
Financial Analysis
Commercial Insights
Budget Management
Financial Monitoring
Risk Management
Financial Controls
