Efficiency Finance Analyst - Finance - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Job Title: Efficiency Finance Analyst - Finance - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
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
Job summary
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.
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.
This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
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
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.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 17th June 2025.
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.