Head of Finance & Deputy s151 Officer

Location: Headquarters, Northallerton with hybrid working arrangements
Contract: Permanent, contractually employed by NYP

Hours: Full Time

Salary: LS2, £77,784 - £88,635             
Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 26 May 2026

The Opportunity

North Yorkshire Police are currently looking for a Head of Finance to join a dynamic Finance Team.

This is an opportunity that will suit an experienced and accomplished finance professional – who can offer the right blend of technical expertise alongside operating at a strategic level.

You will provide leadership and direction to Finance staff across Management and Financial Accounting, Accounts payable and receivable, Treasury Management and VAT, ensuring a high-quality finance service is provided to colleagues across the force.

Working in partnership with senior leaders, you will ensure the development and implementation of both revenue and capital medium term financial plans which are aligned to the strategic priorities of the force/service as well as leading on the closedown process for Final Accounts.

As a member of the Finance leadership team, you will provide expert technical advice to colleagues and stakeholders across the force on viability and funding strategies. Your role will be crucial to maintaining strong governance and compliance standards as well as ensuring forecasted performance and delivery of outcomes via KPI’s.

You will strengthen our approach to financial planning, business insight and resource management to ensure NYP remains financially resilient whilst delivering against the ambitions set out in Our Plan on a Page 2024-2029.

What We’re Looking For

• You will have extensive financial management experience at both an operational and strategic level.
• To succeed in this role, you will hold a Professional Accountancy Qualification and be a member of a professional CCAB body (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA) or CIMA.
• You will have substantial Finance experience, knowledge and insight in the areas of Financial Planning, Control and Reporting as well as leading change management projects.
• You will have excellent leadership and people skills, with a clear customer focus, as well as the ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate results and options clearly for decision making / solutions that drive organisational performance.

• With highly developed networking, communication and influencing skills, you will have real strength in your ability to form effective working relationships at all levels, and the ability to influence a range of internal and external stakeholders
• As a result, we need an individual with excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, balanced advice on strategic issues that achieve corporate and service objectives whilst improving financial sustainability.

Why Join Us?

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
• Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
• Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence
• Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
• Meet residency requirements for vetting:
  • MV Level Vetting – minimum 5 years UK residency

Your Application

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.

If you have questions or would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact Louise Branford-White – Director of Finance & Chief Finance Officer to the Chief Constable Louise.BranfordWhite@northyorkshire.police.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place: 12 June 2026

We look forward to receiving your online application.

Contact information

Charly Melia