Job Description

Strategic Finance Manager - Treasury & Capital
Pay Level: 11/12 69,641 - 90,720, Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of 1096
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 per week
Location: Slough, Berkshire / Hybrid
What you'll be doing:
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.
We are seeking dynamic finance professionals to lead three critical service areas: Children's Services, Strategy & Reporting, and Capital & Treasury. 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, embody our values, and build a highly effective organisation that delivers great value to residents.
SFM Treasury & Capital
We are seeking a dynamic finance professional to lead the Council's Treasury Management and Capital Strategy functions, including the development and coordination of the capital programme. You will lead the development of the Treasury Management Strategy and reporting on its performance, manage the Council's cash, borrowing, and investments, and ensure we operate in accordance with professional standards. You will lead a team of six to deliver the highest standards of treasury management, ensuring our members and key stakeholders understand the importance of effectively managing our cash, and supporting our key strategy of debt reduction and delivering best value for our residents.
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, embody our values, and build a highly effective organisation that delivers 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.

Our Council:
Our 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, regardless of their job, contribute significantly to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting their colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.
What we offer:
We 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 excellent 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 & from work.

Right to Work:
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact 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 foster a workforce where people are valued, representing 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 submit your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk, quoting the job reference. Our Accessibility Statement provides more information.
How to Apply:
Please 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.

Skills Required