Strategic Finance Partner: Budgeting, Advisory & Insight

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

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