Finance Business Partner

Derbyshire County Council

Closing date

08 November 2026

We’re looking for experienced

Finance Business Partners to provide high-quality financial advice, insight, and challenge across the Children's and Place services. You’ll support strategic decision-making, influence outcomes, and play a key role in delivering the Council’s medium-term financial strategy.

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 stakeholders
• Excellent 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

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