Efficiency Finance Analyst

Counter Terrorism Policing; London; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Counter Terrorism Policing HQ is seeking an Efficiency Finance Analyst to enhance cost efficiency and financial planning across the CT policing network. The role demands a high level of analytical ability, providing strategic insights through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Successful candidates will contribute to a vital public safety mission while developing their career within a structured and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, economics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in financial analysis roles beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead implementation of reports and dashboards for monitoring.
• Collaborate with operational teams for data validation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Cost-efficiency

Collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Lean methodology

Job description

Efficiency Finance Analyst

West Brompton

Salary: The starting salary is £60,893

Efficiency Finance Analyst - Band M - Finance - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Job Reference number: 19325

Salary: The starting salary is £60,893, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £57,965 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £63,230. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: West Brompton

The Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ), on behalf of government and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), ensures that the CT network has the funding, capabilities and resources it needs to effectively deliver the Government’s counter terrorism strategy (CONTEST) and to keep people safe from terrorism. It does this through the provision of corporate services as well as national operational tasking and co-ordination. It houses unique national CT capabilities that support the entire network as well as overseeing delivery of CT Policing across the regions to ensure that it operates in a way that is both effective and efficient. Crucially, the HQ represents CT Policing’s interest within government and with wider stakeholders - ensuring that the policing contribution to CONTEST is both understood and appreciated.

The Strategic Finance Pillar in CTP HQ is responsible for:

• Delivering and embedding a coordinated finance and assurance framework for CT Policing.
• Ensuring that CT Policing achieves value for money and maximises the value from the services it delivers, whilst meeting the needs of the business.
• Providing strategic and operational financial advice to both CTP HQ and the National CT Network to ensure that investment decisions are robust and support strategic priorities.

Job purpose

The post holder will be responsible for working with the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting to uncover and deliver cost efficiencies across the CT Policing network. This is a highly analytical role that supports strategic decision-making through data-driven insights, efficiency reporting and proactive benchmarking.

Key tasks/responsibilities

This will include:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities across capabilities and regions against the Counter Terrorism (CT) Policing Grant.
• Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of reports and dashboards to track delivery of efficiency initiatives. There should be a structured process for identifying, evaluating and tracking efficiencies.
• Build and maintain cost benchmarking models identifying best practice that can be implemented across the network.
• Collaborate across both capabilities and regions including operational teams to gather data and validate findings.
• Present finding and provide recommendations clearly to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Continuous improvement applying lean methodology principles to help identify, support and implement process improvements.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV and an online application form.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1 week after closing date.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after hiring manager review.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 17^th June 2025.