Finance Liaison Officer

Birmingham Temporary View Job Description
To assist the Head of Finance & Procurement and Finance Manager in providing a fulland quality financial management service to the Chief Executive Officer and all BudgetManagers within the service.
  • Hybrid Working
  • Long Term Temporary Contract

About Our Client

The organization is a reputable public sector entity dedicated to serving the community with a focus on accountability and efficiency. They are an organization offering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Job Description

  • Providing financial management advice and guidance at meetings with Budget Managers and others as required
  • To work with budget holders to develop robust monthly financial forecasts, outlining key risk and issues and undertaking variance analyses
  • Support the production of monthly financial reports, the Statement of Accounts and annual budgets.
  • To attend meetings with budget holders and other stakeholders as required
  • To support transformation and improvement work within the department and across the organization as required
  • Supporting the identification and monitoring of savings
  • Carrying out the above within professional accounting guidelines and standards
  • Assist with the development, implementation and documenting of procedures
  • Assist with the development and implementation of training for Budget Managers
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors and inspector
  • To use the relevant Financial System in accordance with instructions and maintain the integrity of the accounts
  • To deputise for the Finance Manager and Principal Accountant when required
  • To uphold and actively promote the equality and diversity policies of the West Midlands Fire Service.
  • To work within the health and safety policies of the West Midlands Fire Service.
  • To undertake all other accountabilities detailed within the Role Profile and Behavioural Framework for the post.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Liaison Officer should have:

  • Educational background or qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Experience in financial reporting and analysis within the public sector.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools relevant to accounting and finance.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and liaise with multiple stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the public sector in Birmingham.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.



This is a temporary role offering a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Finance Liaison Officer to contribute to a vital public service. If you meet the requirements, apply now to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Owen Bennett
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7038109
Phone number
+441212309392

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Other
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Owen Bennett
Consultant phone
+441212309392
Job reference
JN-062026-7038109