Finance Officer

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Finance Officer 

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Finance Officer to join our Financial Management & Strategy team to help support Children's Services. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role in delivering high-quality, specialist finance services across the organisation.

You’ll provide expert advice, technical support, and training to colleagues and stakeholders, helping to shape our finance function and drive continuous improvement. If you thrive on variety, responsibility, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The post is based at County Hall, Matlock, postholders will be required to work from the office between 1 & 3 days per week as well as from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

What will I be doing?

• Managing a specialist finance area, delivering comprehensive budgeting, accounting, and business partnering to a range of teams within Childrens Services.
• Advising and supporting colleagues and senior officers on complex financial matters, acting as a point of contact for Heads of Service across Childrens Services.
• Interpreting legislation and regulations to ensure compliance and developing new processes and procedures.
• Monitoring and improving financial systems and processes to ensure efficiency and best value.
• Leading and supporting projects to enhance financial data accuracy, forecasting, and budget.
• Overseeing budget monitoring and forecasting for large and complex budgets, including variance analysis.
• Supervising and developing Senior Finance Assistants and Finance Assistants.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns, reports, and financial information for internal and external stakeholders.
• The Finance section is currently going through a Finance Improvement Project which is set to change the way we operate, as such there could be some changes to this role in the near future.

What skills and experience do I need?

• CCAB Accountant or degree level 6 (professionally qualified) and/or equivalent significant public sector experience.
• Strong management experience and ability to meet performance targets and deadlines.
• Excellent working knowledge of computerised financial systems (including Microsoft packages, SAP and Fiori reporting).
• Outstanding communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and financial regulations.

Why join us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team making a real impact.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• The chance to shape and improve finance services across the organisation.   

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 10 November 2025

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

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.