Financial Controller

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe. Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone. If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

About the role

Are you a fully qualified and dynamic finance professional, ready to take the lead on financial excellence and strategic impact?

We are seeking a driven and experienced Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy, ensuring robust governance, and supporting operational delivery across the force. This is a high-profile and challenging opportunity for an individual who can combine technical expertise with commercial insight and strong stakeholder engagement.

What you will be doing

• Lead on financial reporting and delivering annual audit
• Manage compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Drive introduction of new ideas and delivering continuous improvement across the department
• Lead, manage and motivate a well-established and motivated team
• Provide financial advice to support decision makers at all levels
• Deputise for the Chief Financial Officer
• Engage with the Home Office and other key internal and external stakeholders
• Working with other forces as part of a regional collaboration, sharing new ideas, emerging technologies and best practice ideas and principals.

About you and your experience

• Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or equivalent
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
• Confidence to challenge, influence and support senior stakeholders

What we offer

• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Hybrid working
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free On-Site Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome application.

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