Finance Business Partner: Systems and Technical

Finance Business Partner: Systems and Technical

Grade H | £47,046 - £54,696
Location: Staffordshire Police Headquarters (with agile working options)

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Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement. 

Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves. 

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About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner: Systems and Technical to join our dedicated Finance team. This is a pivotal role, leading on the management, maintenance, development, and improvement of our core financial systems, while providing technical finance expertise across the organisation.

You will work closely with the Head of Financial Accounting to ensure robust financial processes, compliance with statutory obligations, and the delivery of accurate financial statements. This role bridges the gap between Finance and IT, driving system efficiencies and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on configuration and administration of financial systems, ensuring compliance and optimisation.
• Oversee system upgrades, testing, and liaison with external providers.
• Support the preparation and completion of Financial Statements, including audit coordination and compliance with Codes of Practice.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet control accounts (cash, debtors, creditors) and Police Pension accounts.
• Review VAT returns and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Manage bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain a robust Asset Register.
• Complete statutory and regulatory financial returns accurately and on time.
• Provide leadership and support to the Finance Officer (Trainee Accountant) and ensure timely month-end closure.

About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) with:

• Proven experience in financial systems management and technical accounting.
• Strong knowledge of public sector financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and coordinating external audits.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge and drive continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience with local authority accounting and systems administration.
• Ability to write reports using Crystal or SQL to enhance financial reporting.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible/agile working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• Car lease scheme

Equality and Diversity

Staffordshire Police is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups. We operate a positive action approach to remove barriers and support progression for all.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV and a supporting statement (cover letter) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.
Closing date: Saturday 31st January 2026 – Midday 12:00
Interview: Date to be confirmed.

For more information, contact Jasraj Purewal, Head of Financial Accounting at jasraj.purewal@staffordshire.police.uk.

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible / Agile Working
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• On site Gyms
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite catering facilities
• Access to Staff Networks
• Union support
• Financial products and services 

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. 

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit.  We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions.  If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk 

For any Recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk

Residency Eligibility 

Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see below link around Vetting for more information)

Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link: 

Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)