8 government jobs found

Your new company A fantastic opportunity has been registered for an Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP) within a Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. Your new role Your role as Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP), you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team of 3, focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are executed...

My local government client is looking for an experienced and qualified finance interim with expertise in Children's finance to focus on the following challenges: Provide high-quality financial advice and challenge to Children's Services leadership teams. Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting for Children's Services budgets. Support the delivery of savings programmes and transformation initiatives. Analyse and report on financial pressures, including placements, social care demand, and SEND-related expenditure. Prepare financial information for senior leadership, Cabinet reports, committees, and statutory returns. Partner with operational managers to improve financial management and budget accountability. Support the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), budget setting process, and year-end accounts activities. Develop financial models and scenario planning to support decision-making. Ensure compliance with local authority financial regulations and...

Position Finance Business Partner – SEND Reforms Location City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1E 6QP Hybrid working available with an agile and flexible work style Start Date ASAP (Target start date: 17 August 2026) Contract Duration 26 weeks (Temporary contract) Working Hours 36 hours per week Pay Rate PAYE: £220.00 per day Job Reference OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Provide financial business partnering support to the SEND Reforms programme. Work with SEND managers and budget holders to provide financial advice and insight. Support budget setting, monitoring, forecasting and financial planning activities. Deliver accurate financial reporting, including monthly close-down processes and reconciliations. Improve financial and operational reporting through better data quality and processes. Cleanse, validate and reconcile data across financial systems, Eclipse and Power BI. Identify and resolve reporting issues, including...

Job Description Job Title Benefit Assessment Officer Contract Details * Contract Length: 10 weeks * Hours: 37 hours per week * Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm * Working Arrangement: Fully Remote * IR35 Status: Inside IR35 * DBS Requirement: Basic DBS Overview We are seeking an experienced Benefit Assessment Officer to process Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims accurately and efficiently. The successful candidate will assess entitlement in accordance with current legislation and procedures while delivering excellent customer service through written correspondence, telephone, and other communication channels. The role requires a strong understanding of the full range of benefit assessments, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload while meeting performance targets. Key Responsibilities Process new and change of circumstance claims for Housing Benefit and...

Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner Rate: £450 - £500 per day Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner to join a progressive Local Authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month assignment. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Business Partner will work closely with senior managers and directors to provide expert financial advice, challenge, and decision support. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, supporting organisational change, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability across the organisation. Key responsibilities of the role: Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior managers and directors Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budget management activities Deliver high-quality business partnering and decision support to senior stakeholders Lead service improvement, governance, and compliance...

Your new company Hays are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established public sector organisation for a Finance Manager (Lottery Accounts) opportunity on an initial 6-month contract with the option to extend to 12 months. There will be permanent competitions within this timeframe as the finance team is doubling in size. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a highly regarded organisation, providing leadership across the finance function and supporting strategic decision-making through the delivery of high-quality financial information and robust financial governance. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead the finance team and provide a comprehensive finance service across the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, supporting budget holders, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring compliance with public sector financial reporting requirements....

Insurance & Claims officer required for our public sector client We are looking for a candidate who has liability and personal injury experience in relation to negligence policies such as public liability, employers liability, third part liability or motor background. Would ideally like a minimum of 2-3 years recent experience. Hybrid working. The current working arrangements are office attendance Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 08:30 to 17:00 Mon to Thurs and 08:30 to 16:30 Fri with one hour for lunch. This is for the inhouse claims handling team for the Council

Fraud Analyst- SC Cleared - £250 p/d inside IR35 - Hybrid, London One of our government clients is recruiting for a Fraud Analyst to join them in a 9 months contract. This role is inside IR35 and offering £250 per day. They are hybrid working in London with 1-2 days per week onsite. This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance. Experience Required: - Experience in the counter-fraud or financial crime space. - Ability to understand and communicate fraud assessments clearly to senior members of the Operations team. - Able to identify key trends and movements in data, as well as potential anomalies that require further investigation. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Ability to work in a targeted and fast-moving environment. - Able to solve issues and unblock problems. - Demonstrable ability to manage and prioritise workload...