Financial Services Manager (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

Overview

In this role you will lead the finance team to ensure robust financial governance in the public sector. You will provide strategic financial leadership in a high-profile council environment, shaping how resources support community outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the authority’s ambitions and value-for-money. This is a meaningful opportunity to influence local public services and build a lasting legacy.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary including 15% market supplement
• 26 Days annual leave increasing to 30 after 5 years
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Ongoing CPD

Responsibilities

• lead the finance team and provide credible financial leadership
• support the council’s ambition to help the Derbyshire Dales thrive
• drive financial governance and decision-making in a public-sector context
• work with cross-functional teams to deliver public services effectively

Key requirements

• qualified finance professional
• experience in the public sector, ideally local authority
• strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• drive and determination to achieve organizational ambitions

• leadership
• interpersonal skills
• drive
• public sector financial management
• local government financial frameworks
• strategic financial planning

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