Whether you’re a senior leader, an experienced finance professional, or looking for an entry-level role where you can learn (and get qualified) on the job, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to join us by following the link below. Remember – you’ll be applying for a role with a government organisation, not with the GFF.
Interested in a career in the Government Finance Function (GFF)? Then you’re in the right place. The GFF is the community that brings together finance professionals throughout government. So, to join, you’ll need to apply for a role with a government organisation. There are a few routes you can take, and a wide range of different roles and specialisms to get involved in. See what’s right for you below.
If you want to give back to society. If you want to use your skills to drive real change. Then don't hesitate to be curious and take a look at our roles.
There are three ways to begin your career in the GFF. Whatever route you choose, you can find helpful advice on how to put your application together, here.
As an apprentice in the GFF, you’ll be paid to learn on the job. Getting relevant experience. Gaining valuable skills. All while working towards a professional qualification that will give you the foundation you need to build an exciting finance career within the Civil Service, or beyond.
If you’re a recent graduate, or you’re thinking ahead to life after university, our Civil Service Finance Fast Stream might be for you. It’s an award-winning graduate scheme that focuses on growing tomorrow’s leaders, managers and change-makers. You’ll gain practical experience as well as a professional qualification. And you’ll work right at the heart of government, helping to tackle some of the UK’s most important economic challenges.
I joined after years of working in the private sector because I was looking for a greater sense of accomplishment and opportunity. And now I have it.
Every government organisation needs finance. Which means lots of career options. Lots of skills to learn. And lots of opportunities for progression. To help make sense of it all, we’ve organised all our roles into eight distinct job families. We call this the Finance Career Framework.
Using the framework, you can find out more about each job family. Discover what’s available and plan your future career by looking ahead at what qualifications, skills and experience you need to take on each role.
Along with these roles, your passion for finance could lead you to a role in the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), where you’ll be involved in auditing government spending and counter fraud investigations. The GIAA plays a huge role in government finance, and you’ll still get all the benefits of the GFF if you join them.
We need people who are good with numbers who care about policy. I think the interaction between the two is what makes good government.
Once you’ve found a role you’re interested in, you’ll launch your application through Civil Service Jobs. The next step will be providing information about your skills, experience and motivation. Depending on the role, you might need to send a CV, personal statement or an application form. Your application will then be reviewed, and you’ll invited to complete online tests, assessments or interviews.
There are lots of different organisations, but they all share the values of being fair, inclusive and respectful. And you’ll feel those values throughout the recruitment process. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to ask questions and find out everything you need to know along the way.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, all you need to do is let the hiring team know. You’ll be asked if you need any adjustments when you launch your application through Civil Service Jobs, but you can request them at any stage.
All the organisations that are part of the GFF are Disability Confident employers. Which means you’ll be able to trust in their support throughout the hiring process, and after you join too.
For pointers on how to structure your CV and information about the Civil Service values and behaviours, find out more below.