Financial Advisory Network Advisor

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About Us

At CIPFA, we\’re driven by a singular purpose: to transform lives through exceptional public financial management. As a leading international accountancy body, we champion integrity, transparency, and efficiency in the use of public funds. We believe that every pound spent should deliver tangible improvements to public services, creating a better future for individuals and communities worldwide. Join us in shaping a world where public money truly makes a difference.

About The Role

You will be part of the team delivering the Finance Advisory Network (FAN). In this role you will:

• Ensure efficient and effective communication with subscribers, research and answer technical queries, and deliver tailored training events.
• Coordinate closely with the other FAN Advisors to achieve service goals.
• Work from our London or Chester office, with the ability to work remotely or in a hybrid arrangement.
• Make a significant impact within the Public Financial Management department and contribute to CIPFA’s overall goals.

Essential Experience

• Knowledge and experience, at a senior level, of local authority finance, particularly the collection fund.
• Practical experience of delivering training courses, facilitating workshops, and other public speaking.
• Track record of applying the Code of Practice in financial reporting in a local government environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting and its application, especially in non‑current assets, government and non‑government grants, reserves (including the collection fund), revenue contracts, accruals accounting, liabilities, materiality, and disclosure requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of the funding arrangements for local authorities.
• Ability to research new developments and deliver written and live updates on key changes to a technical audience.
• Good knowledge of the budgeting process—including methodology, technique and practical application—for both capital and revenue.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to a non‑finance audience including elected members and budget holders.

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional qualification.
• Degree relevant to the field or equivalent experience working in the area.
• Proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What You Will Get In Return

• Competitive salary.
• Great work‑life balance through participation in our 4‑day working week pilot (work 4 days, get paid for 5) and hybrid working.
• The opportunity to develop in your HR career through qualifications, coaching and/or involvement in projects.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Health benefits such as access to an Employee Assistance Helpline and the ability to join our Health Cash Plan.
• Family‑friendly benefits such as help with childcare fees, and more.

We know that not all people come from the same background, or think the same – so why should we? At CIPFA, we want to be a great place to work where a diverse group of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want you to feel empowered to bring your best self to work.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.