Chief Finance Officer

Job Description

• Pivotal senior leadership position, trusted advisor to the Chief Constable
• S151 Officer, ensuring long-term financial sustainability & transparency

South Yorkshire Police cover an area of approximately 600 square miles and a population of almost 1.4 million. Their annual budget is in excess of £300 million and the organisation employs over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. Their mission is to make communities safer, prevent crime and disorder, and focus on those who cause harm to others.
Achieving these objectives requires not only operational excellence but also a high-performing finance function that enables informed decision-making and resource optimisation. South Yorkshire Police is embarking on a significant period of transformation and is seeking to recruit a Chief Finance Officer to lead the next important phase of development.

The Chief Finance Officer role balances organisational governance requirements, statutory Section 151 responsibilities, and executive leadership responsibilities in line with the South Yorkshire Police Competency and Values Framework, ensuring financial integrity and strategic impact across the organisation.

• Fulfil Section 151 statutory responsibilities in accordance with the Local Government Act and CIPFA guidance, ensuring robust governance, compliance and acc...