Public Financial Management (PFM) and Governance Consultant
West London
Competitive Package
We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.
Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.
We’ll broaden your horizons
Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.
International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) works closely with global clients such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. IIDA provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions
Within IIDA is the Public Financial Management (PFM) and Governance Team. The team are interested in how governments work and how they can work better. At the heart of our work is PFM reform: improving the ways in which developing country governments budget, spend, track, and raise public funds to ensure that services are properly delivered. Other areas of interest for us are revenue reform, civil service reform and human resource management, centre of government reform, institutional and policy reform, anti-corruption and fiduciary risk, local/subnational governance, and others. In our work, we maintain a lively intellectual curiosity and a commitment to making governance work for the poorest. Currently we are delivering projects in the Middle East and the Balkans.
We’ll help you succeed
Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.
You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand
The role
As a Consultant in the PFM team you’ll take the opportunity to lead on PFM and Governance proposals throughout the full business development cycle, from early prospect identification through to proposal submission. You’ll win and deliver technical assistance projects funded by development partners (including FCDO, EU, World Bank and others). There are also immediate opportunities to take on project management responsibilities within our existing portfolio of projects.
You’ll be someone with:
- An interest in and some knowledge of and experience in one or more thematic areas related to governance and government reform
- The proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
- A track record in business development as well as an interest in managing governance projects for high-quality delivery.
- Experience in managing projects in developing countries.
- A Degree in a relevant field
- Outstanding English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent inter-personal and team-work skills but also can work independently and in multicultural teams
- A willingness to travel, including fragile and conflict affected states.
We’re in it together
Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.
We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.
We’re looking forward to the future
At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.
Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions.
We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.