Finance Business Partner

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free car parking around the Offices

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council seeks a finance professional to support revenue and capital budgeting and reporting. You will work with the Senior Finance Business Partner and two Finance Business Partners to ensure accurate financial monitoring and data provision for managers.

The role requires AAT qualification (or equivalent) and demonstrable Local Government experience to drive efficient accounting processes in a customer-focused council environment.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent is required.
• Experience working in a local government finance environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in revenue and capital budget monitoring and setting.
• Provide and report on key financial data to financial and non-financial managers.

Skills

AAT qualification

Local Government experience

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Closing date: 13 November 2026

The Council is proud of the way it manages its finances and is well positioned to deliver customer focussed service for the residents of South Derbyshire. By joining this organisation, you will be able to positively contribute to its financial strategies that are aligned to the delivery of the Council Plan.

This exciting opportunity plays a key role in the management of the Council’s core financial responsibilities. The desired candidate for this role will have demonstrable experience in Local Government.

Reporting into the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will work alongside 2 Finance Business Partners to assist in the provision of excellent and effective accounting services, in particular the postholder will be responsible for revenue and capital budget monitoring and setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing and reporting on key financial data within the organisation to both financial and non-financial managers

What can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours in line with the Councils Flexible Working Policy
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to free car parking around the Offices

If you are AAT qualified (or equivalent qualification) and have experience of working in a similar role, this could be an excellent opportunity to apply your experience in supporting accounting processes and service managers.

Any informal queries relating to the post can be emailed to Financial Services Manager, Charlotte Gibson at [e-mail].

Provisional Interview Date: 19 and 20 November 2026