Chief Finance Officer - Headquarters, Chelmsford
Chief Finance Officer - Headquarters, Chelmsford
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Location of Role: Chelmsford
Advert Closing Date: 30/06/2025
Starting Salary: 99087.00(pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
Weekend/Evening Working: No
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a strategic and commercially astute finance leader to join Essex Police as our Chief Finance Officer (CFO).
As CFO you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation. As the senior finance advisor to the Chief Officer Group (Executive Board) you will contribute to critical decisions that influence the future of policing in Essex. This is a rare opportunity to lead a highperforming finance function while also helping to drive transformation innovation and value across the Force.
Why Join Us
This is so much more than a finance role its a chance to shape the future of policing in Essex. Youll be part of a forward-thinking leadership team working in a dynamic impactful environment where your expertise will directly contribute to public safety and organisational excellence.
About the Role:
Responsible directly to the Chief Constable this senior leadership position has responsibility for the development and delivery of a comprehensive finance strategy that directly supports the operational and strategic priorities of Essex Police.
You will ensure the highest standards of financial stewardship governance and compliance while also identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and maximise the impact of public funding.
You will:
- Provide strategic financial leadership to the Chief Constable Police Fire and Crime Commissioner and senior stakeholders.
- Drive commercial thinking across the organisation identifying opportunities for savings investment and innovation.
- Shape and influence corporate strategy through active participation in the Chief Officer Group.
- Lead the Finance Department ensuring effective delivery of all core services including accounting payroll pensions and financial planning.
- Ensure compliance with the Financial Management Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
- Act as Head of Profession for all finance staff and as Delegated Scheme Manager for the Police Officer Pension Scheme.
About You:
You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB recognised) with significant post-qualification experience in senior financial leadership ideally within a complex public sector environment.
You will bring:
- A strong track record of strategic leadership and influencing at Board or Executive level.
- Commercial acumen and the ability to identify and deliver financial efficiencies.
- A clear understanding of public sector finance governance and risk.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A collaborative and values-driven leadership style with a commitment to ethical standards and public service.
- A management qualification (e.g. MBA DMS or CIPFA Accredited Business Partner) is desirable.
You will receive a competitive salary and range of benefits including a car allowance. You will be part of an excellent local government pension scheme and importantly a committed collegiate and friendly working environment. You will also make a difference to all those who live work or visit Essex.
Individuals must not apply for this vacancy on our online recruitment system please do not click Apply now... To discover more about this opportunity and to apply please visit our recruitment partners website at If having read the available information you would like a confidential discussion to explore the role in more detail prior to submitting your application please contact Duncan Collins at: or by telephone on 0. If you have a disability or need assistance completing the application process please also contact Duncan for support.
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Essex Policeoffer incremental increases within this salary band therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of111999.00.
All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.
Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership status pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sexual orientation sex or employment status.
If you require extra support at any stage of the application process please let Duncan Collins know at: or by telephone on 0 stating Application Support and Adjustments in the title of your email.
Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.
If youre not from the UK you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain.
If youre from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesnt apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.
Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.
As a Disability Confident Leader we:
- have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to externalchallenge and validation
- are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping otheremployers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.
Diversity Equality and Inclusionare central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.
Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks DE&I team and wider HR departments we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
