Deputy Chief Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer

For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Matthew Tiller, Chief Finance Officer, Executive Assistant contact details Lucy.Lendon@easthants.gov.uk

Are you an ambitious and innovative self-starter looking for a new opportunity in a high-profile financial role? Are you able to lead, motivate and develop a team? Can you deliver a proactive and professional service, which will have a significant impact across an innovative district council and its customers?

This role makes a positive difference to the Councils' strategies by enabling highly effective financial controls resulting in the councils operating within a balanced budget each financial year. Your role ensures that financial decisions provide the very best value for residents and businesses.

We are looking for Deputy Chief Financial Officer who is a fully CCAB-qualified accountant with extensive Local Government experience. You'll be responsible for the provision of effective and efficient financial accounting records and the resultant production of the council's Statement of Accounts, and relevant government returns. The role is the technical lead for the central finance function which includes treasury management, banking, VAT & Tax.

We are looking for someone to fill this role who has significant experience in Local Government Finance who will be able to deputise for the Chief Finance Officer. You will have the ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement of systems and processes within the Finance Service and deliver organisation wide solutions. You will be comfortable moving between detailed accounting work and the wider financial picture, translating analysis into sound recommendations. You will work with senior leadership, exploring options and making sound recommendations for action/investment.

If this is you, we would like to talk to you.

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

You can find out more about the council, our values and the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff at our website: Benefits of working for us | East Hampshire District Council

Please refer to the role profile for full details and requirements for this role.

For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Matthew Tiller, Chief Finance Officer, Executive Assistant contact details Lucy.Lendon@easthants.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 24th November 2026, with interviews likely to be held week commencing 30th November 2026.

East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.

The council is an inclusive employer and appoint on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.