Senior Management Accountant

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We’re seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to lead our Management Accounting team and provide high-quality financial insight to support decision-making across the Council.

The Role

You’ll deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, support budget setting and medium-term financial planning, and provide expert advice to senior stakeholders. You’ll also drive continuous improvement in financial processes and lead on responding to financial queries across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Management Accounting team
• Deliver monthly financial monitoring and reporting
• Provide analysis and clear financial insight
• Support budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan development
• Act as a key financial advisor to stakeholders
• Improve systems, processes, and service delivery

About You

• CCAB/CIMA qualified with substantial experience
• Proven team leadership in a complex organisation
• Strong analytical, reporting, and financial modelling skills
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience in financial planning and performance management

Desirable: Local government finance experience.

Why Join Us?

Join a forward-thinking team where you’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, improving services, and making a real impact across the organisation.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19th July 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 3rd August 2026

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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.