Finance Officer in Birmingham, West Midlands

Finance Officer

Salary: £35,017 + Excellent Civil Service Benefits

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working - Non-contractual policy currently in operation with a minimum of 8 days per month office attendance)

12-month FTC to cover MAT leave | Full Time | 37 hours per week

Introduction

Gi Group is delighted to be partnering with CCW (Consumer Council for Water) to support them in their recruitment of a Finance Officer.

About CCW

CCW is the passionate, independent voice representing water consumers in England & Wales. We support thousands of people each year, providing free advice and helping people to resolve their complaints with their water company in an easy, caring way. We champion everyone's needs and interests, completing and showcasing research that influences water companies, government, and regulators to make change happen. We are a government Arm's Length Body sponsored by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

CCW values: We expect and support all CCW colleagues to embody and celebrate CCW's values through Positive Energy, Respect for all, Innovative Spirit, Delivery of our Promises and being Engaged as One (PRIDE).

The Role

As Finance Officer, you will help keep the finance function running smoothly, processing payments and expenses, maintaining accurate records and completing reconciliations. Working with the Finance Manager and budget holders, you will monitor budgets, analyse financial performance and prepare clear reports. You will support audits and financial returns, administer procurement cards, investigate queries and help ensure compliance with financial controls and regulations.

This is a varied role for someone analytical, organised and detail-focused, who can manage deadlines, communicate financial information clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders. You will help improve financial processes and systems, support staff with financial guidance, and play an important part in protecting CCW against financial risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses and procurement card transactions, ensuring payments are accurate and timely.
• Maintain cash books, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and post journals, including the monthly payroll journal.
• Prepare regular financial reports, annual statements and required financial returns.
• Support internal and external audits, investigate queries and anomalies, and maintain financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Administer finance systems, support colleagues and identify improvements to processes and fraud prevention.

The Person

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail, with the ability to analyse budgets, forecasts and financial data.
• Skilled at investigating discrepancies, payroll anomalies and audit queries, and identifying financial risks.
• Well organised, able to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and work accurately with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative, with the ability to advise budget holders and support colleagues.
• Clear written and verbal communicator, able to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Confident building relationships with colleagues, suppliers, banks, auditors and external stakeholders.

Benefits & Offering

* Hybrid working policy - 8 days per month office based; remainder from home

* 25 days annual leave plus 10½ days public and privilege holidays

* Flexi time with the ability to accrue and take time off in lieu

* Generous Civil Service Pension

* Health & Fitness allowance

* Paid allowance days for voluntary work

* Free eye test every 2 years and annual flu jab

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy, please feel free to contact

Interview dates: 14.12.26

Closing date: 27.11.2026

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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