Finance jobs in Public Sector

Lead through a once-in-a-generation change. Local Government Reorganisation across Suffolk represents a landmark shift in public service delivery and this role places you right at the heart of it. You won't just be managing figures; you'll be shaping financial strategy that directly determines how a new public sector landscape is built, giving you career-defining experience that very few finance professionals will ever have the opportunity to gain.

The Head of Finance will be the number one in finance and will lead all financial operations, financial strategy and the finance team. This role is based in Cheshire

The organisation is hiring a Financial Analyst to provide accurate, insightful financial information that supports effective decision‑making across the business. Based in Coventry with agile working, the role sits within the finance function and contributes to strategic projects that enhance services and benefit local communities.

The Finance Manager role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting in the public sector. This permanent position in Southampton requires expertise in accounting and finance to support effective decision-making.

We are seeking a skilled Finance Manager to oversee and manage financial operations. This temporary role in Southampton offers an opportunity to contribute to accounting and finance functions effectively.

We are seeking a Financial Controller to manage and oversee financial operations. This temporary role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, while supporting strategic decision-making.

We are seeking a Finance Lead to oversee and manage financial operations within the reporting function. This temporary role in London requires expertise public sector accounting principles property management.

The Temporary Finance Administrator involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with administrative tasks and financial processes. This temporary position in Southampton is ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking for flexible work arrangements.

The candidate will be responsible for leading the end-to-end month end process for their business area which includes journals, balance sheets and month end reporting as well as leading the quarterly forecast process and various ad hoc reports and supporting initiatives to drive value for money.

We are seeking a Security Cleared Finance Business Partner to join a reputable organisation in the public sector.

The Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting financial decision-making and driving performance within the public sector organisation. This permanent position, based in Cardiff, requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure effective financial management and strategic support.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our client in Southampton on a temporary basis. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance, ensuring effective financial management and compliance.

Opportunity to be part of a reputable Civil Service organisation

Immediate start 12-month Fixed-term contract based in Leeds

The AD of Finance Operations will oversee the financial management and operational functions within a public sector organisation. This interim role in requires expertise in accounting and finance to support key organisational objectives.

This role leads on the development of complex financial models and cost‑benefit analysis to support an organisation‑wide change programme. You will provide high‑quality reports, insights and challenge to senior teams, influencing strategic and operational decisions.

The Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner will play a key role in providing financial insights and strategic reporting within this leading public sector organisation. This role requires a strong Finance Business Partner who is also able to provide strategic reporting with dashboards, such as PowerBI. The position can be based in either London, Manchester, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh or Belfast.

The Finance Business Partner - 18m FTC will play a key role in delivering strategic financial insights and supporting decision-making within the public sector. Based in Pontypridd, this role requires a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles to drive performance and value.

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We are seeking a Systems Accountant to support financial operations within the public sector. This temporary role requires expertise in S4 Hana accounting systems to ensure efficient and effective financial processes.

We are seeking an interim Chief Accountant to join a Local Authority in London. This temporary position requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage and oversee financial operations effectively within a Local Authority.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join the Accounting & Finance department. This role involves supporting financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

We are working with an organisation in the business services sector to recruit a Legal Cashier. This role offers the chance to join a well‑established finance team and play a key part in delivering accurate, compliant client accounting support.

We're seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to shape strategy, drive value and support organisational direction. As Procurement Manager, you'll work closely with the CFO on medium‑term planning, lead procurement and category strategies, ensure compliance, and balance cost efficiency with quality.

The role of Accounts Payable Clerk in the property industry focuses on managing and processing supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This temporary position is based in ware and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy accounting and finance department.

The Interim Procurement Manager will work within a small, supportive team. You'll lead and contribute to tendering exercises, create procurement documentation, monitor supplier performance, analyse spend data, and support contract management. You will also be the point of contact for procurement processes and systems, including e‑tendering platforms and finance systems.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a public sector organisation's Finance department . This temporary role requires expertise in financial accounting and compliance to ensure accurate reporting and support decision-making processes.

The Senior Commercial Intelligence and Management Information Lead will oversee strategic procurement and supply chain functions within the public sector. This permanent role and requires expertise in Proven track record delivering commercial MI/dashboards (Power BI) and insight for senior decision‑makers and advanced Excel/PowerPoint; data‑storytelling and senior briefings within a finance and procurement commercial setting.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will manage and maintain accurate financial records, focusing on processing and reconciling receivables. This permanent position in Southampton is ideal for someone with a background in accounting and finance within the not-for-profit sector.

The Accounts Receivable Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department in managing and maintaining accurate financial records within the public sector. This temporary role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounts receivable processes.

We are seeking a skilled Temporary Financial Accountant to join a temporary position within the public sector. The role is based in Southampton and requires expertise in accounting and finance to support the organisation's financial operations.