Interim Value for Money (VFM) Specialist

2026-10-04T00:00:00

City of London

Greater London

GB

EC4N 6JD

Work From Home

2027-01-02T15:00:30.263

Who we are

At Grant Thornton we're building something bold. We're doing things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity. Our journey from great to exceptional is well underway. With significant investment behind us and a clear strategy for growth, there's real momentum. Our Agile Talent Community (ATC) brings together experienced contract professionals who want choice without losing connection. You work where you add the most value, alongside teams who treat you as a partner rather than a placeholder.

Assignment Description

Joining us in Audit

Our role as an auditor is to act independently to support trust and integrity in the business. We provide a wide range of audit and assurance services to private, public and international companies across various sectors, auditing over 8,500 firms annually, from FTSE and AIM companies to small and medium sized enterprises. We are the largest auditor to the public sector, including the NHS, local government and police and fire bodies. Alongside the audit of financial statements, we are required to consider whether the audited body has put in place proper arrangements to secure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in its use of resources, also known as Value for Money. Our Public Sector Assurance Value for Money team has a national profile, so work is spread across a large client base with portfolios normally allocated regionally. Most of our work is currently undertaken remotely, with the option to use Grant Thornton offices and, in some cases, attend client sites.

We're committed to providing engaging opportunities for experienced Interim Value for Money Consultants (Public Sector) who want to balance freedom and meaningful work. Within our Public Sector Assurance Value for Money team, you'll be given the opportunity to take on short- to medium-term projects that sharpen your expertise, stretch your thinking, and give you a different angle on familiar challenges - all without locking you into a single path. You can engage with us through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms - whichever way gives you the freedom you're looking for.

Skills we are looking for

Experience of working with or within the public sector: local government, NHS, police or fire bodies, in an operational, finance or audit role.

Some knowledge of local authority and NHS finance, with a reasonably good understanding of the governance and service performance of these sectors.

Knowledge of Value for Money in an external audit context is preferred.

Detail-oriented, with strong organisation, planning and report writing skills.

Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders.

Comfortable working remotely, with the option to use Grant Thornton offices and attend client sites where required.

Why Consultants choose the ATC

Work that moves you forward

When a project fits your skills, we'll get in touch, but you choose whether it's right for you. That means working on engagements that genuinely build your portfolio and expand your expertise.

The freedom of contracting without the hidden admin

You're not left to navigate the freelance world alone. Our Agile Talent team helps you understand freelance regulation and connects you with people who broaden your thinking through our teams and clients.

Community you can actually feel

Connection should not disappear just because you're contracting. From market insights to wellbeing sessions to networking events, you'll be part of a community designed to make the independent path less isolated and more impactful.

Our culture and values

We have a culture where talented people thrive - where high performance is not just expected but enabled. It's a culture built on clarity, curiosity, and care. One that challenges us to aim higher, where we're encouraged to make the most of an abundance of resources to fuel our own development, and where we support each other to grow, learn, and succeed. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.

The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Who we areAt Grant Thornton we're building something bold. We're doing things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity. Our journey from great to exceptional is well underway. With significant investment behind us and a clear strategy for growth, there's real momentum. Our Agile Talent Community (ATC) brings together experienced contract professionals who want choice without losing connection. You work where you add the most value, alongside teams who treat you as a partner rather than a placeholder.Assignment DescriptionJoining us in AuditOur role as an auditor is to act independently to support trust and integrity in the business. We provide a wide range of audit and assurance services to private, public and international companies across
various sectors, auditing over 8,500 firms annually, from FTSE and AIM companies to small and medium sized enterprises. We are the largest auditor to the public sector, including the NHS, local government and police and fire bodies. Alongside the audit of financial statements, we are required to consider whether the audited body has put in place proper arrangements to secure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in its use of resources, also known as Value for Money. Our Public Sector Assurance Value for Money team has a national profile, so work is spread across a large client base with portfolios normally allocated regionally. Most of our work is currently undertaken remotely, with the option to use Grant Thornton offices and, in some cases, attend client sites.We're committed to providing engaging opportunities for experienced Interim Value for Money Consultants (Public Sector) who want to balance freedom and meaningful work. Within our Public Sector Assurance Value for Money team,
you'll be given the opportunity to take on short- to medium-term projects that sharpen your expertise, stretch your thinking, and give you a different angle on familiar challenges - all without locking you into a single path. You can engage with us through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms - whichever way gives you the freedom you're looking for.Skills we are looking forExperience of working with or within the public sector: local government, NHS, police or fire bodies, in an operational, finance or audit role.Some knowledge of local authority and NHS finance, with a reasonably good understanding of the governance and service performance of these sectors.Knowledge of Value for Money in an external audit context is preferred.Detail-orientated, with strong organisation, planning and report writing skills.Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders.Comfortable working remotely, with the option to use Grant Thornton offices and attend client sites where
required.Why Consultants choose the ATCWork that moves you forwardWhen a project fits your skills, we'll get in touch, but you choose whether it's right for you. That means working on engagements that genuinely build your portfolio and expand your expertise.The freedom of contracting without the hidden adminYou're not left to navigate the freelance world alone. Our Agile Talent team helps you understand freelance regulation and connects you with people who broaden your thinking through our teams and clients.Community you can actually feelConnection should not disappear just because you're contracting. From market insights to wellbeing sessions to networking events, you'll be part of a community designed to make the independent path less isolated and more impactful.Our culture and valuesWe have a culture where talented people thrive - where high performance is not just expected but enabled. It's a culture built on clarity, curiosity, and care. One that challenges us to
aim higher, where we're encouraged to make the most of an abundance of resources to fuel our own development, and where we support each other to grow, learn, and succeed. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.We are committed to diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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