Citizens Advice
Network Finance Consultant
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Salary: £50,719 + £3612 London Allowance if applicable
Help strengthen the financial resilience of the Citizens Advice network.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Network Finance Consultant to join our team. This pivotal role will focus on supporting the financial health and sustainability of our Local Citizens Advice (LCAs) through direct, forward-looking engagement with their COs and Trustee Boards.
In this role, you will work proactively to help LCAs understand and report their financial position to stakeholders, anticipate risk, avoid financial crises, and plan effectively for the future. You will be a trusted advisor—offering both core financial guidance and bespoke support tailored to the diverse needs of individual LCAs. Your work will contribute directly to the stability, quality, and long-term resilience of this charity network.
About the team
The Network Development & Assurance (ND&A) capability is dedicated to cultivating a purpose-driven, impactful, resilient, and sustainable network of member organisations. We work collaboratively with LCAs to improve outcomes for clients and communities, strengthening their ability to deliver high-quality, accessible services.
ND&A is made up of four specialist departments:
- Service Development
- Oversight and Compliance
- Business Development
- Network Finance
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As part of the Network Finance team, you will play a central role in supporting the financial governance, sustainability, and strategic planning of local Citizens Advice organisations across England and Wales.
What you’ll do
- Build strong, proactive relationships with LCA COs and Boards to understand their financial landscape and support effective decision-making.
- Provide tailored financial advice, insight, and challenge to help LCAs build robust plans and avoid financial deterioration.
- Conduct financial health assessments, identify emerging risks, and support LCAs to develop appropriate responses.
- Offer both proactive and reactive support, including advice around crisis prevention and stabilisation where needed.
- Contribute to the development of tools, guidance, and resources that strengthen financial capability across the wider network.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across ND&A and the wider organisation to ensure a coordinated approach to network support and assurance.
What we’re looking for
- Strong experience in charity financial management, consultancy, and advisory roles.
- A proactive, relationship-focused approach with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and Boards.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and communicate financial risks and insights clearly.
- Experience supporting organisations through change, improvement, or financial challenge.
- The ability to tailor advice and support to meet diverse organisational needs.
- A commitment to the values and mission of Citizens Advice and to improving outcomes for the communities we serve.
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Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the below essential criteria:
- Qualified professionally / academically in financial / management accounting (or equivalent experience).
- Extensive experience in charity financial management, consulting, or senior accounting roles, with a proven track record of advising organisations on financial health and strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders including executives and Board members.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
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