Overview

West Yorkshire Police is seeking a visionary and accomplished finance professional to lead our Business Development Accounting Function. As part of the Finance and Commercial Services Directorate Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, efficient, and effective financial services that support strategic decision-making across the Force. This is a unique opportunity to influence the financial direction of one of the UK's largest police forces, supporting not only West Yorkshire but also the National Police Air Service and regional collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic financial insight and analysis.
• Manage a team of five direct reports, including senior and assistant accountants.
• Oversee data quality, analytics, and management information functions.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting.
• Represent the Directorate in high-level strategic forums and external partnerships.
• Maximise income generation through grants, sponsorships, and commercial opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and non-statutory financial reporting requirements.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) – College of Policing. This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

Shift Allowance: No Shift Allowance

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in a large, complex public sector organisation.
• Proven ability to influence and advise at Chief Officer level.
• Deep understanding of public sector funding, accounting policies, and legislative frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Experience in developing financial strategies and modelling techniques.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A strategic leadership role in a dynamic policing environment.
• Hybrid working model and generous flexi-time scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• The chance to make a real impact on public service delivery.
• Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model and generous flexi-time scheme.
• The opportunity to work with the National Police Air Service and regional partnerships.