Finance Business Partner – Projects & Programmes - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Job Title: Finance Business Partner – Projects & Programmes - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £58,310, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

The salary is broken down as £55,469 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £60,507 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: West Brompton

For Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) to keep the nation safe, there needs to be funding, capabilities and resources behind the team at all times. As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll make sure that’s the case using your CCAB and professional talents. It’s a chance to focus on direct financial support to vital Data, Digital and Technology (DDaT) projects and programmes. These are some of the most exciting initiatives within CTP – and you’ll help to make them happen.

Working with the Head of Finance for Projects and Programmes, you will deliver and embed a coordinated finance and assurance framework for CT Policing. It means aligning Counter Terrorism financial activity across four Board areas to support the Government’s CONTEST strategy. So, what does that involve in practice?

For starters, it means you’ll be 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. There will be a particular focus on providing direct financial support to the projects and programmes within the CT Policing Data, Digital and Technology (DDaT) and Change Portfolios, so you’ll be at the heart of some our most hi-tech initiatives.

At this level, you’ll need to be CCAB-qualified (or equivalent – part or full membership) with experience of financial modelling and investment appraisal. You should also be used to working closely with both finance and non-finance professionals to achieve business outcomes. And finally, you must have significant experience in providing financial analytical support, including budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, a Civil Service pension, excellent career development, and a highly fulfilling role. Intrigued? Join us.

In return for your efforts, you can expect a rewarding role, a competitive salary, a Civil Service pension and excellent career development.

Job Summary

The Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ), on behalf of government and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), ensures that the Counter Terrorism (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 Finance for Projects & Programmes to deliver and embed a co-ordinated finance business partnering function for CT Policing, aligning counter terrorism financial activity extended across four board areas in support of the Government’s National CONTEST strategy.

Main areas of delegated responsibility will fall across the following strategic and functional areas:

Finance Business Partnering for the Change and Data, Digital and Technology (DDaT) Business areas;
Finance management, audit and assurance;
Financial Planning and support of the CT Capabilities; and
Project and Programme Financial Management

Key Tasks

The Finance Business Partner will support the Head of Finance Projects & Programmes (working alongside operational and non-operational colleagues throughout CTP HQ and the distributed National CT Policing network) to ensure that CT Policing achieves value for money and maximises value from the services it delivers whilst meeting the needs of the Business. By providing appropriate support, insight, challenge and direction at an operational level, including modelling options, to identify and deliver the optimum solutions to maximise VfM.

This post will have a particular focus on providing direct financial support to the projects and programmes within the CT Policing Data, Digital and Technology (DDaT) and Change Portfolios.

This will include:

Financial management and reporting of constituent projects and programmes within CT Policing’s (CTP) Change and DDaT Project Portfolios.
Partnering existing and emerging Change and DDaT projects and programmes, including supporting the production of business cases; and providing financial assurance and advice;
Supporting the Head of Finance Projects & Programmes to shape, prioritise and balance CT Policing’s Project Portfolios within agreed funding allocations;
Finance and financial benefits reporting for the DDaT and Change Portfolios;
Providing financial support to major project and programme procurements; and
Supporting Project/Programme Managers, influencing managers and leaders and providing robust financial analysis to support decision-making and deliver value for money for CT Policing.
Providing support and training to Project/Programme Managers in their financial responsibilities and the financial processes required to manage their project/programme
Building relationships with business areas, project/programme teams and external partners, ensuring that the CTP HQ Finance function works effectively and efficiently within CTP HQ and across the CT network.
Identifying key risks and opportunities affecting CT Policing objectives through timely analysis regarding actual results and forecasts, proposing options to ensure the organisation achieves its operational goals, whilst continually reducing costs and improving performance.
Attending Project Boards and meetings as appropriate with CTPHQ Pillars, Capability Leads, National Business Managers in the CT Network etc.
Line management and development of staff.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Confidentiality Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Our Employee Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.

Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.

Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 20th of November 2024.