Senior Data Consultant - Public Sector Finance

North Highland; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Senior Data Consultant specializing in Public Sector Finance. This role involves reviewing budgets and contracts, improving financial reporting accuracy, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Qualified candidates should possess relevant public sector experience and strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-specialists. The position is hybrid, requiring onsite presence two days a week.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in public sector financial management and reporting.
• Ability to translate financial information for non-specialists.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a clear review of budgets and contracts.
• Implement robust bookkeeping to improve data quality.
• Work closely with finance teams and delivery managers.

Skills

Public sector experience

Financial management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Data Consultant - Public Sector Finance

North Highland

London, United Kingdom

Contract

2026-01-22T07:08:43.233Z

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last. We're seeking a Senior Data Consultant (Public Sector Finance) to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for our government agency client. Please note, this is an initial 2-3 month (mid-February start - likely extension) inside IR35 PAYE Umbrella contract that will require onsite working in London 2 days per week.

SUMMARY

As the Senior Data Consultant (Public Sector Finance) required for the Performance Team in Digital, Information and Security, you will play a crucial role in establishing clear ownership, transparency, and control over budgets, spend, and contractual commitments. Your expertise will help reduce manual effort, improve the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting, and mature the Finance function ahead of the new Target Operating Model.

YOU WILL:

• Conduct a clear, auditable review of budgets, spend, cost centres, purchase orders, and contracts by budget holder
• Implement robust bookkeeping and consolidated reporting to reduce manual effort, clarify ownership, and relieve pressure on the Digital, Information and Security Finance team
• Work closely with finance teams, commercial leads, and delivery managers to link cost centres, purchase orders, and contracts, and improve data quality
• Bring hands‑on delivery capability, strong stakeholder management, and clear communication skills to translate financial information for non‑specialists

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Relevant experience in the public sector, with a strong understanding of financial management and reporting
• Ability to challenge, structure, and translate financial information without needing to be a qualified financial management specialist
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills to identify and implement solutions that enhance financial transparency and control
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to drive process improvements and data quality
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment and respond to changing requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company. North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance with local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality. Reference: 49018