Financial Oversight Manager

Job Introduction

Job Description: Financial Oversight Manager
Organisation: British Transport Police Authority (BTPA).
Location: London Victoria (Hybrid working available).
Salary: £72,436 – £79,158 per annum.

Police Staff London Allowance: £4,613.61 per annum.
Contract Type: Permanent. We welcome applications seeking flexible working arrangements.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

An Introduction to British Transport Police (BTP)

As the specialist and dedicated police service for Britain’s railways, BTP’s work is wide-reaching, providing an important service to all passenger and freight operators, Network Rail, their staff and customers across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as policing the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, the Midland Metro Tram System, Croydon Tramlink, Sunderland Metro and Glasgow Subway.

In delivering its increasingly challenging mandate, BTP must deliver value for money for its funders. Working effectively and productively with a broad range of stakeholders—whether it is others in the policing family in England, Scotland and Wales, the rail industry, the Department for Transport, the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales, or the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA), which holds the Force to account—is essential.  

Role Overview

The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is seeking to strengthen its Executive Team and is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant with a keen interest in delivering high‑quality strategic financial insight and advice to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Providing oversight of the BTP budget, the postholder will play a central role in driving financial efficiency and accountability across the organisation..

As the Financial Oversight Manager, you will oversee the BTP MTFP and the annual budget-setting process, ensuring robust financial challenge and strong governance that aligns with BTPA objectives and statutory requirements. 

Key Responsibilities include

• Strategic Planning and Decision Making - Play a crucial role in strategic financial planning and decision-making by providing financial insights and assurance to support key decisions to be made by the Authority. 
• Budgeting and Forecasting - Contribute and provide financial insight into the development of the BTP Fund budget (c. £419m) and Medium-Term Financial Plan, including the efficiency strategy and investment plans.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting - Analyse and provide insight into the BTP capital and revenue spend in order to provide assurance to Senior Management and Authority Members over the efficient and effective use of resources. 
• Financial Operations - Lead on day-to-day financial activities of the BTPA and maintain accurate and timely financial records.
• Governance & Compliance - Apply relevant government financial guidance, including Managing Public Money and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance, to inform financial decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting - Liaise with the Department for Transport (DfT) to establish and meet financial reporting requirements.

Essential Criteria

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Proven experience in financial management and oversight, governance and reporting in the public sector.
• Ability to apply scrutiny with regard value for money and the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders and deliver clear and concise briefings.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and analytical capability.
• Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to contribute to the financial stewardship of a national policing authority.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Application Process

Candidates are required to submit their CV and a covering statement (max. 2 pages per document, Arial font 12) which includes responses to the following: 

• Explain how you have previously analysed financial information to identify risks, inefficiencies, or non‑compliance. 
• Provide an example where you challenged financial assumptions, forecasts, or business cases from a senior stakeholder. Detail the evidence base and the outcome.
• Set out your experience in supporting or leading the development of medium‑term financial plans, capital programmes, or investment strategies. Identify your specific contributions.

 Please ensure your answers clearly address the essential criteria outlined in the job description (see attached). 

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.55pm on Wednesday 18th of March

Interview process

Candidates who are successful at the application stage will be invited to an in-person interview in London, where they will be assessed against a blend of technical and experience‑based questions relevant to the financial services environment.

Sift and interview dates will be confirmed in due course.

Further information

If you have any questions, please contact joe.boyle@btp.police.uk