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Lincolnshire Police - Director of Finance and Commercial

Lincolnshire Permanent £108,000 - £123,000 per year View Job Description
This is more than a finance role - it is a Chief Officer-level leadership opportunity to: Influence the future of policing in LincolnshireEnsure public resources are used wisely and effectivelyDeliver meaningful outcomes through the Lincs 2030 visionLeave a lasting leadership legacy within the organisation
  • Shape the future. Deliver value for the public. Lead at the highest level.
  • Join at a transformational moment as a key member of the Chief Officer Team.

About Our Client

With three-year funding secured to deliver our ambitious Lincs 2030 vision, Lincolnshire Police are seeking an exceptional Director of Finance and Commercial with significant experience in senior strategic finance leadership, ideally within the public sector or a complex organisation.

Job Description

  • Play a critical role in shaping organisational strategy and decision-making at the highest level
  • Ensure financial resilience, integrity, and sustainability across the force
  • Lead a modern, forward-looking finance and commercial function
  • Drive best value, commercial innovation, and strategic investment decisions
  • Support the delivery of Lincs 2030, aligning resources to our future policing model
  • You will act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Chief Constable and Chief Officer colleagues, in addition to maintaining an effective, cooperative and constructive working relationship with the Police & Crime Commissioner's (PCC's) Chief Finance Officer (CFO), to balance robust financial stewardship with ambition and innovation in the delivery of public services.

The Successful Applicant

  • Significant experience in senior strategic finance leadership, ideally within the public sector or a complex organisation
  • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to maximise value, manage risk, and drive innovation
  • Proven ability to influence and operate effectively at executive and board level
  • Experience of leading change and contributing to major transformation programmes
  • A strong commitment to public service, integrity, and delivering impactful policing outcomes
  • You will combine technical credibility with strategic leadership, ensuring the organisation remains financially robust, efficient, and future-focused.

What's on Offer

  • We have secured multi-year financial certainty, enabling longer-term planning and transformation
  • Our Lincs 2030 plan sets out a bold vision for the future of policing in a rural county
  • There is a clear focus on efficiency, productivity, and modernisation
  • The organisation is committed to delivering outstanding public safety outcomes while achieving best value for communities
  • As part of the Chief Officer Team, you will help shape how we respond to the challenges and opportunities facing policing both locally and nationally.



At Lincolnshire Police, we are committed to:

  • Delivering safe, effective policing for our communities
  • Ensuring transparency, accountability, and best value in public spending
  • Supporting inclusive, innovative leadership at all levels
  • Building a workforce and organisation fit for the future



Contact
Nick Cole
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7044316
Phone number
+441132437707

Job summary

Job function
Executive Search
Subsector
Accounting, Tax & Treasury
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Lincolnshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Cole
Consultant phone
+441132437707
Job reference
JN-062026-7044316