Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and service leaders
- Lead on budget setting, monitoring, and financial planning
- Provide clear analysis and insight to support decision-making
- Challenge and influence to ensure value for money and effective use of resources
- Support development of financial strategies, business cases, and service improvements
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement in financial processes
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and statutory requirements
About You
- CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with substantial experience
- Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, and, business partnering
- Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholdersExcellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a complex organisation and managing competing priorities
- Desirable: Local government finance experience
Why Join Us?
Join a forward-thinking finance team where you’ll work closely with services to shape strategy, improve performance, and help deliver better outcomes for our communities.
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 8th November 2026
Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 16th November 2026
Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.
We welcome applications from individuals who share our values – being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.
LocationCounty Hall, Matlock (Hybrid)ReferenceJOB/26/02115
Salary detailsGrade 12 45,899 – 49,507 per annum
Job termFull Time
Appointment typePermanent Full Time (37hrs) Hours37 Hours per week
Closing Date08 November 2026
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