Finance Manager Inclusion

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Team Derby Rewards

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Learning & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Finance Manager Inclusion to lead strategic financial planning and monitoring for SEND and Inclusion. You will coordinate with corporate finance, ensure robust governance and design a new operating model to support reform initiatives.

The role requires delivery of accurate financial records, strong communication and cross‑team collaboration within a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in resource management including the DSG.
• Knowledge of education funding and associated grant streams.
• Proven budget monitoring experience with reporting to boards.
• Ability to design and deliver value for money for Derby communities.
• Attention to accuracy and timeliness of financial records and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning, forecasting and budget management for SEND and Inclusion.
• Coordinate with corporate finance teams for accurate monitoring and sustainable outcomes.
• Design and embed a new financial operating model to support reform initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Council's financial regulations and governance.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Resource management

DSG knowledge

Education funding understanding

Budget monitoring

Value for money

Financial records accuracy

Tools

ControCC

Liquid Logic

Finance software

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Finance Manager Inclusion Job reference 000012444 Date posted 20/08/2026 Application closing date 13/09/2026 Working Pattern Full time Salary Grade M: £56,475 - £61,133 a year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Finance / Accounting Attachments Blank Job description Salary: £56,475 - £61,133 a year Location: The Council House Hours: 37 hours a week Contract Type: Permanent DBS Requirement: Yes Enanced Closing Date: 13th September 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive service, Learning, Inclusion and skills service as an Finance Manager Inclusion. We are excited to welcome a new manager as part of our expanding team. To lead and manage the financial planning and monitoring for Derby City Council to ensure that we spend the SEND Reform grant and provide statutory returns to the DFE on the spend. Working in partnership with the Director and Heads of Service for SEND and Inclusion to provide strategic financial leadership and ensure robust financial governance across the service by: Leading the strategic financial planning, forecasting and budget management for SEND and Inclusion, ensuring effective coordination with corporate finance teams to deliver accurate financial monitoring and sustainable financial outcomes. Designing, implementing and embedding a new financial operating model to support SEND Reform, ensuring that funding arrangements and financial processes align with programme delivery and future reform initiatives. Providing strategic oversight to ensure all financial management arrangements operate in full compliance with the Council's financial regulations, using ControCC, liquid logic and finance software Please note applicants that choose to submit their CV, must ensure that they include a covering letter no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how they meet the person specification and essential criteria outlined in this application. About You To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have... Excellent communicator both in terms of conveying information and in seeking to understand others Ability to demonstrable experience of resource management including the DSG Knowledge and understanding education funding. Excellent experience of budget monitoring and report to appropriate boards. Skills to deliver value for money for the people of Derby through the effective design and delivery of the service Experince in, accuracy and timeliness of all financial records, accounting processes and reconciliations, maintaining strong financial controls and assurance Why join Derby City Council? At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including: Financial Benefits • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover • Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands • Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle Work-Life Balance • Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract) • The option to purchase additional annual leave • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles • Flexible retirement options, where eligible • Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities Learning and Development • Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth • Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications • Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing Health and Wellbeing • Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar • Free annual flu vaccinations • Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training Community and Inclusion • Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year • Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards • The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service. How to apply If you would like to apply for this vacancy via an application form, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website . The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted. Interview dates: w/c 21st September Interview location: The Council House If you would prefer to apply using your CV, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it along with your CV to [e-mail] Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted; this can be found at the bottom of the advert. We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to [e-mail] . This is optional and will not affect your application. Important Information Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below. Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification. All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role. Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process. The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need. If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email [e-mail]

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