Chief Finance Officer

MICHAEL PAGE; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK police organization is seeking an experienced Chief Finance Officer to lead its financial strategy and governance. This pivotal role will ensure compliance with statutory duties while providing strategic advice to the Chief Constable. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in financial leadership, governance compliance, and public sector finance. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the organization's strategic direction during a transformative phase.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial governance and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience in leading and transforming financial functions.
• Strong understanding of public sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy and governance of the organization.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Advise the Chief Constable on financial matters.

Skills

Financial leadership

Governance compliance

Strategic decision-making

Education

Qualified accountant

Relevant finance degree

Job description

• Pivotal senior leadership position, trusted advisor to the Chief Constable
• S151 Officer, ensuring long-term financial sustainability & transparency

About Our Client

South Yorkshire Police cover an area of approximately 600 square miles and a population of almost 1.4 million. Their annual budget is in excess of £300 million and the organisation employs over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. Their mission is to make communities safer, prevent crime and disorder, and focus on those who cause harm to others.

Achieving these objectives requires not only operational excellence but also a high-performing finance function that enables informed decision-making and resource optimisation. South Yorkshire Police is embarking on a significant period of transformation and is seeking to recruit a Chief Finance Officer to lead the next important phase of development.

Job Description

The Chief Finance Officer role balances organisational governance requirements, statutory Section 151 responsibilities, and executive leadership responsibilities in line with the South Yorkshire Police Competency and Values Framework, ensuring financial integrity and strategic impact across the organisation.

• Fulfil Section 151 statutory responsibilities in accordance with the Local Government Act and CIPFA guidance, ensuring robust governance, complianc...