At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and governance for the Mayor’s Office, ensuring effective budget management.
- Company: Join MOPAC, a key player in making London safer through strategic financial leadership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, impactful role, and the chance to influence public safety initiatives.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and make a real difference in public service.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative team shaping the future of policing and community safety in London.
- Qualifications: Senior finance experience with strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 90000 £ per year.
About the role
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is the organisation through which the Mayor of London exercises his role as the Police and Crime Commissioner for London and is led by the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. MOPAC undertakes a broad range of statutory duties and works closely with the Mayor of London, Deputy Mayor, and Metropolitan Police Service to deliver the priorities that will create safer London communities.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) to challenge and support the Metropolitan Police Service to reform, and commission crime prevention, crime reduction and victims’ services for London.
We are seeking a senior finance professional to take on the role of Deputy Chief Finance Officer. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer and Director of Corporate Services, you will act as the statutory Deputy S151 Officer and play a critical leadership role in ensuring strong financial stewardship, effective governance and long-term financial sustainability.
You will provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders and Board members, lead complex financial planning and budget oversight activity, and ensure robust challenge and scrutiny across major spending decisions. The role also carries responsibility for overseeing key shared services arrangements and building strong partnerships across policing, government and the wider public sector.
This is a highly influential role requiring exceptional technical expertise, political awareness and leadership capability.
The main responsibilities of the role:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to senior stakeholders and Board members, including scrutiny and challenge of all significant spending decisions.
- Lead financial planning and sustainability, including budget setting, capital strategy, and overall financial management framework.
- Ensure robust governance, control, and reporting, including budgetary control frameworks, financial compliance, audit processes, and high-quality financial reporting.
- Lead and manage relationships and services, including overseeing finance teams, shared service arrangements, and building strong partnerships with internal leaders, policing colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Deputy Chief Finance Officer in London employer: London Gov
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of London communities. With a strong commitment to professional development, MOPAC fosters a collaborative work culture that values strategic financial leadership and innovation. Employees benefit from engaging in meaningful work that directly impacts public safety while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages growth and partnership across various sectors.
