Finance Business Partner

Derbyshire County Council; Matlock; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a skilled Finance Partner to lead budget setting, monitoring, and strategic financial planning from its County Hall offices in Matlock. The role is hybrid, blending office and remote work, to support service leaders and drive value for money across the council’s operations.

The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with substantial experience in financial planning, budgeting, and business partnering, and will influence senior

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with substantial experience.
• Strong background in financial planning, budgeting and business partnering.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and service leaders

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CCAB qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

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