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This is a challenging role that requires the successful candidate to support and actively contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale complex projects, specifically in relation to the IT programme of work, that support the strategic objectives of the Force.

The Finance Business Partner will act as the expert in relation to the financial considerations connected to IT solutions, that have both revenue and capital implications across the medium term.

Candidates will possess the ability to form good working relationships with key stakeholders and have excellent communication skills in both a written and verbal capacity., Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

• Ability to input into organisational strategy, financial planning, resolving business problems and make recommendations.


• Ability to engage a business cases process and provide detailed advice and guidance on all aspects of the submission, identifying inter-dependencies with change programmes, associated risks, governance routes and identify benefits of the proposal.


• Experience of working in both a busy and focused financial environment and have an excellent knowledge of financial accounting systems.


• Evidence of a proactive and innovative approach to work by exploring and presenting options to a wide range of senior stakeholders at project boards.


• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills to deliver an optimum finance provision to the various projects that the Force engage in.


This opportunity would suit a highly motivated and dynamic individual who can utilise their wide experience of working within senior finance roles in order to contribute to the strategic objectives of the Force., This post is open to British Citizens, members of the EC or other states in the European Economic Area. If you are a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national, you must be a resident in the UK free of restrictions and with indefinite leave to remain in the UK. All applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years.

Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

Essex Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £56,931.00.