Finance Portfolio Manager

Job Introduction

Salary: £61,337.60 and a London Allowance of £4,613.61 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Force Headquarters, 200 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TJ

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office working is available. At least two days per week in the office is anticipated.

Hours: This is a full-time role (37 hours per week)

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity

British Transport Police (BTP) have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Portfolio Manager to join our Finance Department at a pivotal time for the organisation.

As a Finance Portfolio Manager at BTP, you will sit at the heart of our change and investment portfolio, helping to shape how major projects and programmes are planned, funded and delivered. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, the PMO and delivery teams, you will provide trusted financial insight, assurance and challenge across a diverse portfolio of projects, from technology and estates to innovation and transformation initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating across both projects and finance environments. Whether your background leans more towards project management or finance, we’re keen to hear from professionals who are motivated to develop and broaden their expertise, supported by a collaborative and forward‑thinking team.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing financial advice, assurance and challenge across the full lifecycle of projects and programmes
• Supporting portfolio‑level financial planning, forecasting and analysis to inform senior decision‑making
• Acting as a finance subject-matter expert across BTP’s investment, governance and project delivery mechanisms
• Leading or contributing to finance‑led projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Building strong relationships with project, programme and senior stakeholders to support effective financial governance and delivery

What you’ll bring to the team

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate strength in either project delivery or finance, with exposure to the other area and a willingness to develop further.

Qualifications

• Either a recognised project, programme or portfolio management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, MoP, APM PMQ/PPQ or equivalent)
• Or part‑qualified or fully qualified membership of a recognised accounting body (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Plus a degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience)

 Experience

• Experience working within a project, programme or portfolio environment, supporting complex change or investment activity
• Experience of financial management in a change or investment context, such as budgets, forecasting, or financial analysis
• Experience contributing to, reviewing or assuring business cases and / or other governance submissions

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret and explain financial information clearly
• Confidence engaging with and influencing stakeholders at different levels
• Understanding of project and programme financial management and governance processes

If you don’t tick every box, we would still love to hear from you. We’re keen to hear from candidates with strong experience in either project management or finance, who also have some practical experience in the other area that can be built on.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme:  We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We would therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document.

Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.

References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

Notice Period: This role is subject to a 3 month notice period.

Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.  AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 7th July 2026.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. 

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here. 

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

Join Us:

Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.

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For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team - RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.