Junior Financial & Data Consultant

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.

We are expanding our CIPFA Supports department and looking for Junior Financial and Data Consultants to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a new challenge and working with high profile public and government bodies. You will be key in helping the team and the wider public sector understand their financial and non-financial challenges, answering the ‘so what’ question and helping the sector and market improve its financial resilience.

About the Role

As a Junior Financial & Data Consultant you will:

• Focus on project delivery & client engagement
• Support and lead various consultancy projects, including finance-led improvement initiatives, savings programs, and system transformation projects.
• Utilise predictive analytics to forecast financial scenarios and outcomes, supporting long-term resilience planning for public sector clients.
• Collaborate with clients to design scenario planning models that integrate data-driven insights into strategic decision-making. Product Development
• Scope, develop, and implement advanced tools and services incorporating AI-driven predictive modelling and visualisation.
• Propose innovative products, methodologies, and processes to enhance client services and internal efficiency. AI and Predictive Technology
• Leverage AI and machine learning tools to enhance financial forecasting and predictive models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and within CIPFA to design AI-driven solutions tailored to organisational challenges.
• Stay updated on advancements in AI and machine learning to introduce new technologies into client solutions. Research & Advisory
• Conduct research and consultancy activities on predictive analytics, scenario planning, and AI advancements relevant to public sector finance

About You

You will have:

• A degree in a numerate discipline (e.g., Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, AI) or related field.
• Strong understanding of public sector services, finance, and CIPFA’s role.
• Proven experience in numerical analysis, predictive modelling, and scenario planning.
• Skilled in AI tools, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics (Python, R, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI for data modelling and visualisation.
• Expertise in data storytelling and presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Confident leading client-facing meetings and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Motivated, proactive, and flexible team player with a commitment to public service values.

What you will get in return

In exchange for helping us to make a difference, you will get a host of lovely employee benefits including:

• Competitive salary

• Great work life balance - we work a 4-day working week (work 4 days, get paid for 5) and hybrid working (based at your home and either our London or Chester office)

• The opportunity to develop in your career through qualifications, coaching and/or involvement in projects

• Generous pension scheme

• Health benefits like access to an Employee Assistance Helpline and the ability to join our Health Cash Plan

• Family friendly benefits like 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.