Lincolnshire Police - Director of Finance and Commercial

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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