Financial Systems Manager

Job Introduction

About Us:

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 simple: 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: Financial Systems Manager

Salary: £58,865.26 per annum plus £4,427.65 London allowance with yearly increments based on performance.

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent.

Location: 200 Buckingham Palace Road, London.

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available.

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

Are you passionate about financial systems and driven to make a real difference? If so, this is your chance to take on a high-impact role where your expertise will help shape the future of finance at BTP. Our Finance, Commercial & Estates Department at BTP is offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Financial Systems Manager to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our financial systems, driving continuous improvements, and playing a key part in the rollout of a new finance and procurement platform.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the management and continuous improvement of all finance systems (e.g., eFins, Paygate, eProc)
 • Oversee the implementation of a new finance and procurement system
 • Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place and adhered to
 • Provide expert advice and training to system users across the organisation

Essential Skills:

• Fully qualified member of a CCAB body (e.g., ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW) or CIMA 
 • Proven experience in implementing and managing financial systems
 • Strong SQL and Excel skills, with knowledge of Power BI
 • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Additional Information:

This role includes line management responsibility and requires Management Vetting. You’ll be working closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders, contributing to strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the finance function.

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

How to apply: 

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.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 7th September 2025

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.

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.

Inclusion & Diversity: 

At BTP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We believe diversity drives innovation and better decision-making. Our roles are open to everyone, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those who are neurodiverse. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

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

Join Us: 

Grow your career with us. We can’t wait to hear from you! See why BTP is right for you and click here for more information. For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team at RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.