Significant relevant post-qualification experience at a senior level in a large organisation including responsibility for the strategic direction and management of a finance function

2 – 3 years direct experience of advising a Board/Members on Treasury strategy and management

2 – 3 years of direct management of a staff group

Experience of the application and use of risk management approaches and frameworks

In a police service

Experience of developing and implementing the application of performance, Best Value and efficiency approaches in respect of complex service delivery matters

Led on the procurement for audit services

(iii) Key skills, attributes and knowledge

Highly developed in both verbal and written aspects

Strategic thinker with excellent influencing and negotiating skills

To lead and motivate staff group

Excellent performance management skills

Ability to make high level professional presentations to a variety of audiences

Understanding of the legislative and financial framework of public service

Ability to gain credibility and the respect of Members of the Authority and senior officers of the Force

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Ability to analyse complex reports and provide clear and concise reports to Board/Member level

Ability to work collaboratively to achieve organisational goals

Excellent organisational and planning skills

Ability to analyse complex reports and provide clear and concise reports and provide information at Board/Member level

Ability to direct and co-ordinate others and self to achieve work to strict deadlines and achieve high performance level

Ability to direct and co-ordinate others and self to achieve work to strict deadlines and achieve high performance levels

Use of Microsoft Office packages/internet/e-mail/Word/Excel

Ability to project manage complex tasks within strict deadlines

Ability to work on own initiative, manage a portfolio of work and establish effective workloads of others