Finance Lead - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Northumbria Police

Northumbria Police
Northumbria Police
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Finance Lead - Partnerships Projects and Capital Programme

  • Vacancy Type
  • Police Staff
  • Area Command / Department
  • Finance Department
  • Location
  • Newcastle
  • Contract Type
  • Permanent
  • Hours
  • Full Time
  • Salary Range

- £51,153 - £55,80
  • Closing Date
  • 04/07/2024

Role:

Salary:
Band 11, £51,153 - £55,803

Location:
Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking

Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, permanent

Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime.

But it takes more than officers alone to do the job - and that's where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.


As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities.

From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we'll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.


As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.


Whether you're a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing.

With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.


Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something that really matters.

Learn about our full benefits package


The role


Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Finance Department as a Finance Lead - Partnerships Projects and Capital Programme.


As the Finance Lead - Partnerships Projects and Capital Programme you will be responsible for the leadership, management, and delivery of finance as it relates to the Capital programme, provision of strategic financial advice to major projects and the lead for Financial Business Partnering to both the Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner.


You will support the Head of Finance and Senior Finance Team to ensure the delivery of a responsive, effective, and accurate financial management service across the Force, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and identified partnerships.


What you'll do

  • You will provide leadership, direction and mentoring to the Financial Business Partnering, Force Projects and Capital Programme team through open communication, resource, and workload planning, defining roles and responsibilities.
  • Lead on the production, monitoring and reporting of the Capital Programme to ensure all projects and schemes are fully appraised.
  • Implement and drive the principals of good financial governance and the improvement of financial acumen across the Force and OPCC. You will lead on the setting of the team's aims and objectives and ensure that performance is monitored against these objectives using performance development tools and indicators in order to contribute to the effective functioning of the Force.
  • Oversee recruitment processes and actively promote a supportive environment focusing on the wellbeing of all staff.
  • Undertake horizon scanning to maintain specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and governance. Identify opportunities and risks and use learning to continually drive improvements.
  • Proactively identify organisational learning opportunities, ensuring that any learning from the finance function is shared and acted upon to enhance the organisation.
  • To deputise for the Senior Finance Lead where required and to represent the Force at national, regional, and local meetings and forums to collaborate and share best practice through the development of effective strategic and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Chief Finance Officer and senior finance team.
  • Lead or attend key strategic board meetings and/or project groups to provide professional advice on the appropriate and effective use of financial resources, highlighting any risk to delivery of Force priorities and working with Board members to identify solutions to any issues raised.

What you'll bring

  • CCAB or overseas equivalent qualified with significant post qualification experience.
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of financial planning and budget management.
  • Experience of understanding and planning for the delivery of all elements of an annual financial cycle.
  • Strategic thinking, planning and creative problemsolving skills.
  • Recruitment, training, mentoring and
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