Senior Finance Officer

We are looking for a qualified accountant to join the office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and support our vision: "Working with partners and the public to deliver safer, stronger communities in West Mercia".

The core role of the PCC’s office is to ensure the voice of the public is reflected in policing. The PCC also allocates millions of pounds to community projects, victim services and crime prevention measures, and makes sure the police force has the funding it needs to deliver an efficient and effective service for the public.

This role requires you to lead a small team and is ideal for someone who has a passion for management accounting and delivering large capital projects. This is an opportunity to be at the centre of decision making on how policing is financed and ensuring that public sector resources are being utilised efficiently and effectively whilst delivering a quality police service.

We are looking for someone who can provide professional, proactive and effective support and advice to the Police and Crime Commissioner around financial management, planning and value for money. This role will also involve supporting and enabling the Treasurer to fulfil their statutory duties and responsibilities, and deputise for the Treasurer in their absence.

• The Senior Finance Officer is a hybrid role with up to 2 days working from other locations including home in line with business requirements.
• Part time position (hours/days to be agreed but a minimum of 24 and maximum of 30)
• Permanent

The closing date for this post is 9.00 am on Monday 18th November 2024.

Our values

Professionalism:

• We set high standards for ourselves and others.
• We embrace learning and continuous improvement.
• We are empowered to take clear, innovative and evidenced decisions, and own accountability that comes with them.

Serving the public:

• We work collaboratively with the police and our partners to deliver best in class services to our communities.
• The best interests of the public are at the heart of everything we do.
• We always ensure the public have a voice in shaping the services that affect their lives.

Integrity:

• We strive to achieve the best value and service for the taxpayer.
• We are honest, open and transparent with our staff, the public and our partners.
• We challenge inappropriate or unethical behaviour, wherever we encounter it.

Inclusivity:

• We treat people fairly and respectfully.
• We care for and value each other, creating an environment where people feel belonging and have confidence as individuals.
• We work to champion the voices of all communities, especially those who do not feel heard.

We’re a supportive employer, an inclusive workplace with active advocacy networks, we offer flexible working, up to 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pre-five years’ service, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), professional development, free parking, an onsite gym, health and wellbeing support and access to the Blue Light Card discounts.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.

If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 0 1 9 0 5 7 1 8 4 4 4 option 1, option 5.

Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.