Public Sector Finance Roles We Recruit For
Our public sector finance recruitment experience allows us to understand the nuances of various finance roles. We can assist junior, part-qualified or qualified candidates in the following positions.
If you’re looking to fill a role not listed here, please get in touch. Our expertise spans across a wide range of finance positions, ensuring we can meet your specific recruitment needs.
Finance analyst
In the public sector, a finance analyst plays a crucial role in managing and analysing financial data to support decision-making. They have a variety of key responsibilities including budget analysis, financial reporting, data analysis, cost management and policy development. The ultimate role of a finance analyst is to ensure transparency, accountability, and optimal resource allocation.
Finance business partner
A finance business partner in the public sector collaborates with numerous departments. Their main role is to provide financial insights and strategic guidance for the wider company, support budgeting and forecasting, and help align financial planning. Their role involves advising on financial implications and identifying cost-saving opportunities that will achieve public service objectives.
We are also available to assist with your financial planning recruitment and governance, risk and compliance recruitment needs.
Budget Analyst
A budget analyst plays a vital role in the planning, analysis, and oversight of an organisation’s budget. By collaborating with department heads, they develop budget proposals based on a thorough analysis of past expenditures, revenue, and financial trends. Their responsibilities include ensuring efficient allocation of economic resources, scrutinising budget proposals, and financial reports to identify discrepancies and inefficiencies, and providing clear explanations for these findings. Budget analysts support informed decision-making with their high-level analytical skills and financial expertise, contributing significantly to the organisation’s economic health and strategic planning.
Auditor
Public sector auditors are responsible for examining and evaluating of the financial records and operations of publicly funded organisations. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that public funds are used efficiently, legally, and transparently. This involves verifying the accuracy of financial statements and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, auditors identify areas for improvement and recommend measures to enhance financial management and operational efficiency. By providing these crucial assessments, public sector auditors help maintain accountability and transparency in the use of public resources.
Financial accountants
A financial accountant in the public sector manages and reports on a company’s financial transactions whilst ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Their role involves preparing financial statements, monitoring budgets, analysing financial data, assisting with audits, and providing insights to support decision-making and resource allocation within public sector entities.
Management accountants
Management accountants play a vital role in overseeing financial operations and performance analysis to ensure effective resource allocation and financial management. They are essential for maintaining financial integrity and optimising resource use to support transparent and effective governance.
Financial Analyst
A financial analyst in the public sector will analyse financial data to support decision-making within public sector organisations. Their responsibilities include preparing budget forecasts, monitoring financial performance against targets, cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects and providing insights into economic trends and financial risks. Financial analysts must be strategic in their planning to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimise the allocation of public funds.
Financial Controller
A financial controller in the public sector oversees financial operations, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards, policies and regulations. Financial controllers provide financial guidance to senior management.
Public Sector Accountant
Public sector accountants handle financial accounting and reporting for public sector entities. Their responsibilities include preparing and analysing financial statements in line with government accounting standards. They provide financial insights and advice to the wider company to support decision-making, monitor expenditures and maintain accountability across the public sector.