6342 Finance Officer

Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Would you like to broaden your experience within Finance and help to enable the delivery of outstanding policing?

We have an exciting opportunity for two Finance Officers to join our Financial Business Partnering Team which is at the heart of the organisation. In this rewarding role you will effectively communicate accurate reporting and forecasting of the financial position and build strong working relationships with the Constabulary’s senior leaders.

Our Finance Officers play a vital role in keeping the data we hold up to date, making sure it’s accurate, meaningful and comprehensive. In addition, the Finance Officers’ analysis and interpretation of the data supports the budget holders and the wider Constabulary to make good financial decisions.

You will be the kind of person who has high standards for your own work and consciously manages the quality of your outputs, always curious in your approach, tenacious in uncovering answers and creative in your ability to solve problems. We are looking for a personable and diligent individual who will join a collaborative, helpful and friendly team.

What we can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, including:

Flexible working
Agile working
Free onsite parking at Waterwells HQ
Access to a gym at HQ for a minimal monthly subscription
Continuous professional development
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
Access to discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays

In this role you will work closely with the wider Finance Team and other colleagues in driving innovation and efficiency for the department and the Constabulary while supporting the delivery on our commitment of diversity and inclusion. Gloucestershire Police is proud of its reputation for continuous improvement in all areas, so drive, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire others are vital for success in this role.

The closing date is 26th October 23:55pm

The interviews for this role are scheduled for 10th and 11th November 2025.

Further details are included in the attached Role Profile. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact our Head of Finance, Alix Garfath-Cox (alix.garfath-cox@gloucestershire.police.uk)

Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the Statement in support of your application section of the form. In this section, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential criteria included under the Experience and Qualifications section of the Role Profile. For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants who do not provide this required evidence will unfortunately not be invited to interview.

Candidates applying for Gloucestershire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.

Need help with your application?

If you need any support while completing your application, whether it’s understanding the questions, gathering the right information, or just having someone to talk it through with, then our Better Together Team is here to help. We’d be happy to support you at any stage of the process.

For support with your application, please contact Better Together at BetterTogetherTeam@Gloucestershire.police.uk

At Gloucestershire Constabulary we recognise the benefits of increasing diversity across our force and the value of building a representative workforce. That is why it is important that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, including those with a disability, apply and help us deliver excellence in policing throughout Gloucestershire. We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. You may wish to register with our Talent Bank- the link can be found here: https://gloucestershireconstabulary.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-3/candidate/so/pm/8/pl/12/opp/457-Register-your-interest-with-Better-Together/en-GB