Finance, Compliance and Monitoring Officer

Finance, Compliance and Monitoring Officer
Location: West Midlands
Contract: Temporary (12 months)
Salary: £27.65 per hour umbrella / £24.87 per hour PAYE Inclusive / £22.19 per hour PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the West Midlands for a Finance, Compliance, and Monitoring Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to act as a point of contact and expertise for the Programme Management team, advising project applicants on compliance and targets, and undertaking a wide range of activities to play a key role in supporting the in the delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial monitoring and reporting of funded programmes, including forecasting, budget profiling, and KPI tracking
• Review and process financial claims, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and maintaining clear audit trails
• Support project applicants and stakeholders with financial guidance, contracts, and compliance processes
• Produce high-quality reports, briefings, and maintain accurate financial databases and monitoring systems

Candidate Criteria

• Proven experience in financial monitoring, forecasting, or compliance within the public sector or similar environment
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit requirements, and external funding streams (e.g. government grants)
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and ICT skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to build effective relationships and communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.