Grade: 9 – £52,389 – £55,803 (Depending on Experience)
Directly responsible to: Chief Finance Officer
Location: Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Lloyd House,
Birmingham City Centre
Full time 6-month Fixed Term Contract, secondments also welcome
Closing Date: 12 noon, Wednesday 5th June
Interviews to take place in person: Monday 17th June 2024
This is a politically restricted post
We are seeking a talented Accountant to join our team on a short-term contract, who will be responsible for supporting the financial work of the OPCC and the wider strategic functions.
You will support the Chief Finance Officer in ensuring the financial management activities of the PCC are effective. You will have experience of managing the production of monitoring reports ideally with multiple income and grant streams.
You will play a leading role in providing financial support to the commissioning activities of the PCC including maintaining effective controls. You will have oversight of money distributed to partners and assist with applications for grant funding and calculating grant returns. In addition we need to review the coding structure of our ledger so experience of making changes and a good knowledge of Oracle Fusion would be beneficial.
Successful applicants will have experience of providing financial management in complex organisations including producing high quality information and financial advice to senior managers. They will also be part qualified CCAB accountant or CIMA.
Your application form should lay out what you can bring to the role and how you can make a difference in the 6 months available.
The West Midlands is a vibrant and diverse part of the country and the Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of diversity and human rights, and a personal commitment to promoting diversity and racial equality.
Why work for us?
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to the reduction and prevention of crime, so by joining us you’ll be actively contributing to improving the West Midlands region. You will get to work alongside great people who are passionate about driving improvement and change! In return for your valued contribution we provide an impressive employee benefits package:
- Diverse, Inclusive and supportive organisation
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working from home policy
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Pay progression through multiple increments
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Access to an employee benefits package
- Committed to being an anti-racist and trauma informed organisation
Click here to learn more: Working for us
Our values
It is important to us that every employee is committed to and share our organisational values:
We behave with INTEGRITY and HONESTY in all we do. We work OBJECTIVELY and with IMPARTIALITY
to support the Police and Crime Commissioner and each other to achieve the objectives of the Police and Crime Plan.
We support each other by driving INCLUSIVITY within our interaction with each other and the public.
Don’t meet all parts of the Job Description?
At the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands. Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they believe they do not meet each item of the criteria. So, if you are passionate about this role we encourage you to still apply. You may be exactly who we are looking for.
Please note we do not accept CV’s. To download an application form please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioner or telephone 0121 626 6060.
Recruitment is completed in line with safe recruitment practices. You can find our Safeguarding policy here: Safeguarding-policy-November-21.pdf (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk).
For more information about the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner visit: Home – West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk).
For an informal confidential conversation about this post, please contact Jane Heppel by emailing: wmpcc@westmidlands.police.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 5th June. Interviews to take place in person on Monday 17th June 2024.
To download an application form please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioner or telephone 0121 626 6060.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
