Finance Liaison Officer
Professional 2A -salary £41,418 - £43,421 (SCP 33-35) (2024/25 pay award pending)
Based at WMFS Headquarters, Birmingham (hybrid working options available)
West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of nearly 3 million people across seven Local Authorities, with a net budget of £130m.
We are a well-run organisation, rated outstanding by HMICFRS in its overall effectiveness and named the UK’s Number 1 Most Inclusive Employer for both 2022-23 & 2023-24. We are committed to making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier.
There is an opportunity to join the Service within the Financial Management team as a Finance Liaison Officer. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Providing strategic financial advice and challenge to budget holders across the organisation, supporting resource management and internal financial control & governance
* Preparation of monthly budget monitoring and forecast reports
* Identifying, investigating and supporting the reduction of cost pressures and savings opportunities
* Supporting the production of the medium-term financial plan and annual budget setting process
* Supporting the production of the annual statement of accounts and external audit
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, with experience of business partnering. Someone with a can-do attitude, analytical skills and able to appropriately articulate financial information to a range of stakeholders.
Whist an understanding of local government finance would be an advantage, it is not essential. If you are not currently fully qualified but actively studying, we provide opportunities to continue a funded CCAB qualification
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Yates, Finance Manager rebecca.yates@wmfs.net.
To apply, please provide an updated copy of your CV and complete the application question outlining your skills and experiences in line with the Job Description.
West Midlands Fire Service offers a friendly working environment with good terms and conditions including:
* Flexible working / agile working arrangements
* Generous flexi time scheme
* On-site free gym facilities
* Access to in-house occupational health facility - including access to occupational health advisors, fitness advisors, sports therapist, physiotherapist, CBT therapist, counsellors
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Wellbeing programmes
* Free car parking
* Sports & Welfare scheme (for a small fee) - access to discounted products and services
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, however as women and Black and Asian minority ethnic (BAME) employees are currently underrepresented in our management roles, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.
West Midlands Fire Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all of our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks including relevant level DBS, qualifications (where applicable), medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Closing date midnight on 17th May 2024
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