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Who we are
We are a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. We are the only such body globally dedicated to public financial management.
We believe that improving public services is the key to changing lives for the better and that good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition.
Making it count
CIPFA is committed to changing lives for the better.
As a global leader in public financial management and governance, our aim is to make a difference to the world we live in. Our work enables people to prosper, protects the vulnerable and helps sustain the environment for future generations.
As a professional institute, we support our members and students to act with integrity and deliver excellence in public financial management throughout their careers.
By setting standards and advising public bodies and governments, we help ensure the money and resources used on behalf of citizens are raised and spent fairly, transparently, efficiently and are free from fraud and corruption.
Our thought leadership puts us at the heart of the policy debate, while our education and training offerings and range of advisory services support our members, students and other public finance professionals, helping them add value to their teams and the organisations for which they work.
CIPFA is a global body, operating at local, national and international level. Wherever we find ourselves and whoever we are supporting, our goal is to always make it count.
Working with us
At CIPFA we are looking for people who want to make a difference.
We are proud to be the only professional accountancy body in the world dedicated to public finance. Our people help shape national and international policy standards that directly and indirectly impact us all.
We know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognised for their efforts.
What's the best thing about working at CIPFA? Easy: the people.
Our Employee Offering
We are proud of the work we do and the impact we have, but we are equally proud of the experience we offer the people doing that work.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
We know that not all people come from the same background, or think the same – so why should we? At CIPFA, we want to be a great place to work where a diverse bunch of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want you to feel empowered to bring your best self to work
You can find out more here.
Our values
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We are committed to innovation and digital delivery
We are dynamic, generate new ideas and feel empowered to constructively challenge the status quo to ensure we are innovative and don’t get left behind.
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We are people focused, supportive and collaborative
We respect each other, celebrate our diversity and work together collaboratively across our different teams, as oneCIPFA.
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We are trusted as independent and ethically driven
We demonstrate transparency, authenticity and integrity and we are trusted as we deliver on our promises and commitments.
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We are responsive and customer oriented
We are flexible, agile and open to change to ensure we are responsive and provide the best service to our customers.
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We provide unique, specialist expertise
We act commercially and use our knowledge and expertise to add value for our customers, members and stakeholders.
What our people say about working at CIPFA
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Gareth Day, Business Development Manager
I’ve always gravitated toward service roles because I love helping people and seeing the impact of my work. I discovered CIPFA while working as a Sales Data Administrator and quickly realised how unique it was—the only professional body dedicated to public finance.
After reading the annual report, I was drawn to its values and knew I wanted to be part of it. I joined in 2016 and have since worked across several customer service roles, from Customer Support Officer to Membership & Customer Services Manager. CIPFA has supported my growth at every step. One thing I value most is the organisation’s size—it’s small enough that your work truly makes a difference.
Being able to shape the customer journey and see that impact is incredibly rewarding. Today, I’m a Business Development Manager, building on nearly a decade of experience developed here. CIPFA’s inclusive culture, through initiatives like ‘CIPFA Together’, provides wellbeing support, training, social opportunities, and even mental health first aiders. And the pension is exceptional—CIPFA doubles your contribution up to 10%.
Most importantly, I’ve built lifelong connections. I start each day energised by the opportunities ahead, knowing I’m surrounded by supportive colleagues who make even the tough days easier.
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Naomi Whitmore, Policy & Network Advisor Internal Audit
Even before I was formally diagnosed with ADHD, my manager had worked with me to agree work adjustments, based on my needs. I have never worked somewhere so accepting and accommodating. I feel fully supported by both my line manager and colleagues.
2.5 years into my role at CIPFA and I have achieved so much more than I ever believed I could. I have been fully supported by my manager to achieve things within my own timeframe and have never felt pressure to run before I could walk.
I have been given so many opportunities to meet like minded people within the Internal Audit world. Running the Better Governance Forum has given me the opportunity and motivation to develop my own skillset also.
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