Finance Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

British Transport Police (BTP) have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Portfolio Manager to join our Finance Department at a pivotal time for the organisation.

As a Finance Portfolio Manager at BTP, you will sit at the heart of our change and investment portfolio, helping to shape how major projects and programmes are planned, funded and delivered. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, the PMO and delivery teams, you will provide trusted financial insight, assurance and challenge across a diverse portfolio of projects, from technology and estates to innovation and transformation initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating across both projects and finance environments. Whether your background leans more towards project management or finance, we’re keen to hear from professionals who are motivated to develop and broaden their expertise, supported by a collaborative and forward‑thinking team.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial advice, assurance and challenge across the full lifecycle of projects and programmes
• Supporting portfolio‑level financial planning, forecasting and analysis to inform senior decision‑making
• Acting as a finance subject-matter expert across BTP’s investment, governance and project delivery mechanisms
• Leading or contributing to finance‑led projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Building strong relationships with project, programme and senior stakeholders to support effective financial governance and delivery

About You

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate strength in either project delivery or finance, with exposure to the other area and a willingness to develop further.

Eligibility

Qualifications:

• Either a recognised project, programme or portfolio management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, MoP, APM PMQ/PPQ or equivalent)
• Or part‑qualified or fully qualified membership of a recognised accounting body (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Plus a degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience)

Experience:

• Experience working within a project, programme or portfolio environment, supporting complex change or investment activity
• Experience of financial management in a change or investment context, such as budgets, forecasting, or financial analysis
• Experience contributing to, reviewing or assuring business cases and / or other governance submissions

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret and explain financial information clearly
• Confidence engaging with and influencing stakeholders at different levels
• Understanding of project and programme financial management and governance processes

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships
• Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk.

About Company

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.