Fractional CIPFA Consultant - Benefits Realisation

SF Recruitment (Tech); Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector finance consulting firm is seeking an experienced Fractional CIPFA Consultant to assist with financial advisory tasks on a fractional basis. The role involves quantifying the financial value of AI solutions for local authority leaders, translating productivity gains into cost savings, and developing benefits realisation frameworks. Candidates should be CIPFA qualified with strong experience in local authority finance and an in-depth understanding of governance and audit in the public sector. This position is remote and offers a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• CIPFA qualified finance professional with public sector experience.
• Proven ability to operate at Section 151 / Deputy S151 level.
• Strong understanding of public sector governance and audit.

Responsibilities

• Translate productivity gains into cashable savings.
• Develop benefits realisation frameworks.
• Support conversations with finance stakeholders.

Skills

CIPFA qualification

UK local authority finance experience

Public sector governance knowledge

Strong value assessment skills

Job description

Job Description

Fractional CIPFA Consultant - Benefits Realisation

Day Rate: £500-£700 (Outside IR35)
Contract: Fractional (ad-hoc)
Location: Remote

The Role
SF are seeking a CIPFA-qualified public sector finance professional to support on a fractional / adhoc advisory basis with a UK-based AI SaaS provider.
The business delivers AI solutions that improve service efficiency and reduce demand across various areas within the organisation. The role exists to help quantify and articulate the financial value of these solutions in a way that resonates with Section 151 Officers and senior local authority finance leaders.
This is a senior advisory role, not an operational finance position.

Key Focus

• Translate productivity gains and service improvements into cashable savings
• Translate productivity gains and service improvements into cost avoidance
• Translate productivity gains and service improvements into non-cashable service value
• Develop light-touch benefits realisation frameworks
• Support value conversations with Section 151 / Deputy S151 stakeholders
• Ensure financial logic stands up to public sector scrutiny

Background Required

• CIPFA qualified
• UK local authority finance experience
• Comfortable operating at Section 151 / Deputy S151 level
• Strong understanding of public sector governance, audit, and value assessment

There is no set amount of days per week/month as it wi...