FAN Advisor x 2 - Ref 12-009

CIPFA, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is the professional body for people in public finance. We champion high performance in public services by translating our experience and insight into clear advice and practical services. Globally, CIPFA shows the way in public finance by standing up for sound public financial management and good governance.

£40k-£55k

Home with frequent UK Travel – At least one post will be required to cover London and the South of England

The role involves:

• Researching, preparing, chairing and delivering regional and national events\training\webinars\consultancy\conferences geared towards subscriber\client needs.
• Writing and delivering documentation for subscriber\client use and giving timely and relevant subscriber\client advice on complex local government financial management and accounting challenges.
• Communicating with our subscribers\clients and being in touch with their needs thus ensuring the continuing strength and high reputation of the CIPFA FAN.

Equal Opportunities Document [PDF]

Job Description [PDF]

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You will:

• Be a CCAB qualified accountant with a thorough knowledge and experience of local authority technical accounting and financial management and reporting.
• Have a very good appreciation of the financial challenges facing local government and possess excellent communication skills.
• Be a self starter with a real passion for helping our subscribers\clients resolve complex accounting and financial management challenges

For a confidential discussion on the requirements of this post, please ring Roman Haluszczak, Lead Advisor, CIPFA Finance Advisory Services on: 01274-533231

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CIPFA offers a number of benefits and training opportunities to all staff.  We reward staff fairly and help them maintain the high standards we are known for.

Benefits include:

Competitive salaries, reviewed annually on the basis of performance

Pension – all staff are invited to join the Group Personal Pension Plan with Standard Life.  The staff contribution is normally 3-5% of salary, deducted each month.  CIPFA will double this contribution to a maximum of 10%

Holidays – In addition to all bank holidays, staff are entitled to 25 days per year.  (Jan-Dec) as well as ‘CIPFA day’ an additional days leave between Christmas and New Year, decided by CIPFA

Occupational sickness benefit scheme

Season Ticket Loans – available to all staff once they have completed their probationary period.

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

24-hour telephone counseling service, with the opportunity for one-to-one sessions with a counselor

We will pay the annual subscription charge for membership of your professional society (one only), where this is relevant to your role.

Staff Discounts – Corporate rates with local gyms, Healthshield membership, variety of discounted offers available to staff

What training is available?

As an ‘Investor in People’ in the training and development of staff, we aim to give every member of staff the opportunity to develop their full potential and to help the organization achieve its business plan targets through developing and enhancing relevant skills and knowledge.

We offer:

-A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff
-An appraisal scheme which enables individuals to agree specific objectives for the year and to receive feedback on their overall performance
-OIPFA Learning Centre is an online resource offering information on various aspects of personal and professional development
-Support for professional courses of study, where appropriate
-Management development
- Learning opportunities that meet individual needs

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To apply please send your CV, covering letter & completed equal opportunities form to recruitment@cipfa.org.uk or HR, 3 Robert Street, London, WC2N 6RL

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Friday 9 March 2012

It is envisaged that interviews for short-listed candidates will take place before the end of March 2012.

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