Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Salary - £151,816 (under review) plus benefits

Location - Glasgow/Hybrid with regular travel throughout Scotland and across the UK

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority make a real difference to people's lives, improving the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland.

Established on 1 April 2013 Police Scotland is responsible for policing across the whole of Scotland, some 28,168 square miles, covering a third of the United Kingdom's landmass with a unique range of urban, rural, island and remote communities. It is the second largest police service in the UK with 23,000 officers and staff working together for the people of Scotland.

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer who will serve as a senior leader within Police Scotland as we enter the next phase of police reform and work every day to deliver our 2030 vision of a thriving workforce.

As one of the highest profile public finance leaders in Scotland, this role is a key member of the Police Scotland Leadership Team. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for shaping and delivering the service's financial strategy to support sustainable and effective policing. The role involves aligning financial resources with strategic priorities, leading continuous improvement and ensuring sound financial management across the service. With an annual policing budget of £1.6 billion, the Chief Financial Officer promotes probity, value for money and accountability while overseeing a high-performing Finance function that meets the needs of both Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority.

This prestigious role will see you demonstrate leadership in influencing strategic and operational decisions to support policing priorities across Scotland. Leading with confidence and gravitas, you will drive a culture of continuous improvement and best financial practice through the directorate and across the organisation.

If this sounds like you, and you're inspired to work within one of Scotland's most important public bodies, ensuring best value for Scotland's communities, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to developing a diverse and engaged workforce and to promoting an organisational culture where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in Scotland's senior leadership roles.

Working location: As this role is a member of the Force Executive and has responsibility for visibly leading a team who are based throughout Scotland, there is a requirement to work across the country, although the majority of 'in person' meetings will likely be in Scottish Police College, Tulliallan and the Police Scotland Headquarters, Dalmarnock, Glasgow. Hybrid working is available where online meetings are appropriate.

Applications in the form of a tailored CV and a covering letter (no longer than two pages), highlighting your skills and experience pertinent to the requirements of the role, should arrive no later than midnight Sunday 10 August 2025.

For a confidential, informal discussion about the role, or to request a Candidate Information Pack, please contact our executive search partner LHH directly on +44 (0)141 220 6460 or email