Nottinghamshire Police is committed to serving with Pride, Compassion, and Integrity, to fight crime, protect vulnerable people, ensure our communities feel safe and listened to and to deliver an outstanding service we can be proud of. Finance is an integral part of achieving this by ensuring public money is spent wisely with value for money at the core.
If you are passionate, want to make a difference and like a challenge and want to influence the future this could be the role for you.
The role is flexible in terms of working from the office, various locations throughout the County and home working, depending on business need and operational requirements.
The Finance department has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Business Partner to join our dynamic team. We have a permanent position and a fixed term position (to May-2028) these posts are well suited to individuals that are looking to advance their career in finance business partnering and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supporting workplace.
Based within the Strategic Finance team, you will work closely with all areas of the business to assist with helping budget holders/heads of departments achieve the force objectives.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing support and challenge to help the business achieve its targets.
- Provide support to budget managers in the monitoring of their financial performance.
- Assist in business development and business case review.
What you will bring:
- Part/ fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
- Experience of budget setting and management accounting.
- Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills.
What we will do for the right candidate:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Professional Development to ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA, with study and exam time provided.
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounted canteen.
- Access to the force gym.
- Blue Light Card.
- EV Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Access to union membership and on-site support.
Benefits:
Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:
Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution
Support networks and wellbeing
Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
Blue Light Card discounts
Flexible and agile working where suitable
Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.
To Apply:
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.
The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.
When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.
You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.
Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
