Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £67,401 to £71,478 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | sn10 2dn |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Wiltshire Police |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1805 |
Summary
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 stake holders
Working with other forces as part of a regional collaboration, sharing new ideas, emerging technologies and best practise 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
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 stake holders
Working with other forces as part of a regional collaboration, sharing new ideas, emerging technologies and best practise 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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.