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Post Title: Finance Business PartnerContract type: PermanentRank/grade: FSalary: Starting Salary £51,940 plus £6,920 London Weighting plus £200 London Weighting Supplement per annumDirectorate/department: Corporate Services / FinanceVetting level required: MV/SCLocation: New StreetDescription Of CoLPThe City of London is the historic heart of London packed with history, commercial activity and culture. It has both a rich legacy of historic buildings and many iconic sites including St Paul’s, the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange, and the Gherkin.The City of London Police protects the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London. Our unique strengths include our experience of policing and protecting one of the most important, dynamic and challenging environments in the UK whilst leading the national response to fraud.We lead the physical security of the Square Mile, balancing tradition with modern challenges, and maintaining well established relationships with commercial and law enforcement partners worldwide, which maintains integrity and ease of trading in the City of London. We deliver a world class conventional and digital policing environment, supporting safety by design, leading the delivery of a safe place to live, work and visit whether physically or virtually.Description Of DepartmentIt is an exciting time to join the Finance Team. The team is being developed to provide an exceptional finance service supporting and enabling front line policing. This includes supporting transformational change, driving commercial opportunities and building strong relationships across the Force and with our partners.Purpose of the RoleWe are looking for an excellent Finance Business Partner who will work directly with Directorate leads, budget holders, and other stakeholders to provide financial support, strategic insight and challenge to enable the maximisation of resources and the successful delivery of value for money services. The responsibilities of the role will include financial modelling, calculating overhead cost recovery, budget setting, on-going budget monitoring, year-end closing of accounts and completion of statutory returns.The successful candidate will be required to promote financial standards and practices across the Force to ensure a financially compliant organisation. You will be a confident communicator and able to present financial information to non-financial individuals.You will also play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and flow of information between the Finance Team and service areas. You will have the capability to develop a deep understanding of the Corporate Services function supporting operational Policing outcomes and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the business areas. As well as being able to balance the service needs with financial stewardship, whilst always delivering exceptional professional standards.As well as a strong grounding in financial services, candidates will have an ethos of continuous improvement to support ongoing development of the service, the team and the Force. A background in public sector finance would be an advantage. This is a real opportunity to guide future direction and make a real difference.The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.Selection ProcessThis role is open to all Police Staff and external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, regardless of current grade. Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.The closing date for applications is 11th January 2026.Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview.ContactIf you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact either:Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Financial Management): Finance Business Partner: vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.The City of London Police is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and useable by everyone. 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