Public Sector Finance Manager - Assistant

Great British Energy Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cabinet Office is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager for a 3-month contract (Inside IR35) on a hybrid basis with 1-2 days per week in London or Glasgow. You will develop financial analysis, support decision-making, and oversee month-end processes in line with central government accounting rules.

Essential experience includes public sector background, CCAB qualification or equivalent, strong Excel skills, and prior assistant finance business partner work.

Qualifications

• Public sector experience is essential.
• CCAB qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excel skills are required and strong in-demand.Data and analytical skills including forecasting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing month-end reporting to ensure accuracy of journals and monthly forecast.
• Providing analysis to support decision making and benchmarking to highlight opportunities.
• Advising on accounting implications in line with IFRS and central government accounting rules.
• Engaging with business units to ensure financial processes are understood and followed.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to support NAO audits.
• Building financial and commercial awareness across non-finance staff.

Job description

The Cabinet Office is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager for a 3-month contract (Inside IR35) on a hybrid basis with 1-2 days per week in London or Glasgow. You will develop financial analysis, support decision-making, and oversee month-end processes in line with central government accounting rules.

Essential experience includes public sector background, CCAB qualification or equivalent, strong Excel skills, and prior assistant finance business partner work.