Stephen Gough

Stephen Gough

Head of Local Government

KPMG in the UK

Steve is an experienced finance professional, having led large programmes of work spanning support across a range of areas in the public sector. He is a chartered accountant, and delivered complex finance delivery projects, as well as transformation and development work.

He leads our finance advisory capability, and has a personal focus on the transport and education markets.

A chartered accountant by background, his main focus now is on finance transformation and finance improvement projects, along with technical accounting advisory work.

  1. Areas of expertise

    Education and transport markets, plus central government

    Particular focus on Academy Trusts

    Particular focus on schools market

  2. Education & qualification

    BSc, Physics, University of Bath, England

    MBA, University of Bath, England

    Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)

  3. Accreditations

    CONS – Accounting services (AAS)

    CONS - Global business services (shared services) (GBS)

    CONS – Finance transformation (FT)