Director of Finance Capability

OverviewThis is a leadership role within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Finance Services, leading the capability agenda, driving continuous improvement, and embedding best practice across financial governance, service design and workforce development. The role sits in the Finance Senior Management Team and oversees a team of around 115 finance professionals with an operating budget of £4bn+ and a capital plan of £1.4bn over five years.

Responsibilities

Set and lead the strategic direction

for Finance Services, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused support aligned with organisational priorities.

Continuously evolve the finance operating model , adapting services to meet changing corporate and operational needs.

Champion culture and inclusion , embedding the Met’s Culture Plan and London Race Action Plan, and leading local engagement across the finance workforce.

Strengthen capability across the function and wider MPS , through targeted training and support for professional development.

Lead innovation and transformation , delivering new finance tools, systems and processes that reflect sector best practice.

Lead on cross-cutting strategic finance issues , helping the Met to drive further efficiency and to secure the success of major programmes.

Represent the MPS nationally , shaping the development of public finance through collaboration and leadership at sector forums.

Qualifications

Full CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification.

Demonstrable strategic leadership experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally within the public sector.

Strong knowledge of financial governance, compliance frameworks, and large-scale organisational change.

Experience leading major transformation or capability development programmes in finance.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, working with senior leaders and external partners.

In-depth understanding of the strategic role of finance in enabling public service delivery.

DetailsLocation:

Kilburn / New Scotland Yard (hybrid – 3 days per week)

Salary:

£100,000 – £110,000 per year; a non-pensionable allowance might be payable in addition to basic salary for a candidate with exceptional and relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Security:

This role will be subject to security vetting.

Employment type:

Full-time

Closing date for applications:

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 at 11:55 pm.

Application process:

Allen Lane is acting as an employment agency advisor to the MPS on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please click the Apply button. Alternatively, contact Jack Murphy for a confidential discussion: Phone: 07921 335 787.

Notes:

The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups and females. As a Disability Confident employer, the Met is committed to disability equality and providing reasonable adjustments where needed. If you have access, workplace or adjustment requirements, please include this information in your application; all matters will be treated in confidence and will not affect recruitment ..... full job details .....