Join Finance the Future's Local Government Graduate Finance Programme
If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real impact on real people’s lives, then the Local Government Graduate Finance Programme is for you.
Be the Future of Public Finance
Every year, this scheme brings together local authorities and other public services to recruit and train graduates who want to pursue a career in public finance.
This year, you have the opportunity to join one of nine London boroughs on a four-year contract, during which time you’ll gain exposure to every aspect of public finance while studying towards the prestigious Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Professional Qualification.
What you will have
We’re looking for graduates who are driven to lead and succeed, who aren’t afraid of taking on new challenges, and who have a genuine desire to make a difference. Other must-haves include:
• Minimum 2:1 degree in any subject (expected or achieved)
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent (Grade 4 or above)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong numeracy and computer literacy
• Availability from July 2023 (while most Boroughs will start their Graduate Programme from September, some may commence earlier)
Your first steps steps into senior management
The scheme is designed to give you the experience, knowledge and understanding you need to be a future leader in the world of public finance. It provides a rich variety of training and exposure, with opportunities to contribute to all kinds of project initiatives and operational work that will be tailored to your development needs.
Some of the many areas you could get involved in include budget preparation and monitoring, payroll, pensions, treasury, systems, internal audit and accounting. By the end of the scheme, you’ll have the qualifications, confidence and know-how to take on the first big management challenge of your career.
What you will gain
Four years working, training and studying on this scheme will prepare you for senior management roles in public sector finance, where you’ll have the chance to influence key decisions that enhance thousands of people’s lives.
From day one, you’ll enjoy:
• Job security provided by a fixed-term four-year contract
• Excellent benefits including competitive salary, pension scheme and generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working environment with strong commitment to work/life balance
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Just imagine how your public finance role in the local borough will help your local community.
The Local Government Graduate Finance Programme
Every year, the Local Government Graduate Finance Programme brings together local authorities and other public services to recruit and train graduates who want to pursue a career in public finance. The aim is to provide graduates with the experience and professional qualifications they need to become the public finance leaders of the future.
This year, you can apply to one of nine different London boroughs. Trainees will join one of the boroughs on a secure, four-year contract, where they will be able to gain exposure to every aspect of public finance while studying for a prestigious Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Professional Qualification.
Key responsibilities will include preparing and monitoring budgets, managing savings targets, and providing high-quality financial advice to senior managers and elected officials. There are also opportunities for trainees to get involved in payroll, pensions, treasury, systems, internal audit and more.
Not only is this a unique opportunity for you to build knowledge and expertise while earning a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme. It also provides the foundation for a challenging and meaningful career in public finance, where you will be able to influence decisions that matter to communities and enhance thousands of people’s lives.
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London Boroughs recruiting for a September 2023 start include:
London Borough of Lewisham
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Islington
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Westminster City Council
Royal Borough of Maidenhead & Windsor
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
City of London