Associate Consultant
CIPFA
Hamant Bharadia is a CIPFA and CGMA qualified accountant as well as PRINCE 2 qualified with over 30 years of experience in local government finance and ERP systems. Hamant has over 30 years of experience in the LG sector and brings a deep understanding of the LG business landscape. He has worked with the London Borough of Lambeth as Assistant Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) for over 8 years. Hamant is a CIPFA and CIMA-qualified accountant with strong business partnering, financial control, and systems skills. Hamant was the Senior Officer leading the Oracle Cloud transformation programme at Lambeth Council. Under his leadership and guidance, Lambeth became the first public sector organisation in Europe to successfully go-live with an end-to-end Oracle Cloud solution covering finance, procurement, planning & budgeting, HR, and payroll within 12 months. Hamant is a strong advocate for IT-based solutions, which have significant potential to improve processes and outcomes for LG councils.
Tackling public sector workforce challenges requires careful planning, investing in staff development, and creating flexible skills to adapt to change. This discussion looks at how the public sector's workforce needs are changing and how new technologies are transforming accounting. Our speakers will share ideas and strategies for closing skill gaps and encouraging continuous learning, helping your team stay adaptable and prepared for the future. You'll leave with practical tips to help public sector finance professionals succeed in today's fast-changing tech landscape.
