Fractional CIPFA Consultant - Benefits Realisation

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

Job summary

A consultancy firm is looking for a Fractional CIPFA Consultant to provide advisory services remotely. The role focuses on articulating the financial value of AI solutions for a UK-based SaaS provider. The consultant will need to translate productivity gains into financial benefits and work with local authority finance leaders. A CIPFA qualification and public sector finance experience are essential, coupled with strong governance and assessment knowledge. This is a senior role that requires strategic thinking and engagement skills.

Qualifications

• CIPFA qualifications are essential for this consultancy role.
• Experience with UK local authorities is a major advantage.
• Ability to engage with Section 151 stakeholders is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Translate productivity gains into cashable and non‑cashable savings.
• Develop frameworks for benefits realisation in public sector.
• Engage with finance leaders for value assessments.

Skills

CIPFA-qualified

Public sector finance experience

Understanding of public sector governance

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 areas 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