Senior Finance Adviser

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624094

Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37 (part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Interview Date: w/c 15 June 2026

We are recruiting a Senior Finance Adviser to join our Finance function that is at the heart of high-quality public service delivery to the people of Hampshire and beyond, supporting:

• directorates with management accounting requirements
• technical accounting and the accounts and audit process
• financial systems used across the shared services partnership

The Role:

We are one of the largest local authorities in the country with a net revenue budget of £3.1bn, a capital programme of £2.0bn and a Pension Fund of £10.2bn.

We deliver our finance function in-house offering you great opportunities to develop and progress in your finance career. In fact, we’re recruiting now because of the successes our existing team members have had in growing their careers with us!

What you’ll do:

• You’ll be developing your own skills and career while having a positive impact on society and the people of Hampshire by working in the public sector
• You’ll be leading a small team within our professional Finance function, providing effective and efficient financial services to the County Council and its partners
• You’ll be preparing accurate and timely financial information and reports to enable sound financial decision making and delivering value for money
• You’ll be providing advice and guidance to customers and colleagues, using strong communication skills alongside your financial expertise

What we’re looking for:

A qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (or accepted relevant equivalent qualification) with relevant post-qualification experience or a fully qualified accountant.

You'll have the ability to:

• lead and deliver key accounting functions (including budget preparation and year-end accounts)
• lead and motivate a team to deliver a high-quality service
• prioritise a demanding workload
• have excellent communication skills
• analyse financial information and data quickly and accurately
• deliver excellent customer service
• drive continuous improvement

Strong IT skills, an understanding of the public sector and experience with financial systems would be an advantage.

Why join us?

• Supportive and collaborative working environment – we have a strong focus on employee wellbeing and development, providing support and training to help you grow personally and professionally
• Pension – you will have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme which will build up your personal pension pot at a rate of 1/49 of your annual salary each year with contributions based on a percentage of salary. This is a significant benefit on top of your salary which is hard to beat
• Remote working – most aspects of this role can be carried out remotely, complemented by regular office-based working to support business needs, currently a minimum of one day per week (currently a Monday) at our Winchester office. You will be provided with a laptop and equipment to support hybrid working. Although you’ll have the option to work remotely, we will fully support you in getting to know our organisation, your role, and your team
• Flexible working – we have opportunities for part-time and flexible working arrangements. We will consider reduced or compressed hours
• Annual leave – you will receive 25 days per annum (pro rata) rising to 28 days (pro rata) after 5 years’ service

Please make sure you complete the application form fully and include examples of your experience when answering the questions. There is no requirement to include a CV with your application as it will be used for context only.

Additional Information:

Senior Finance Adviser Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Fiona West, Corporate Accountant on fiona.west@hants.gov.uk