Student Placement - Finance Student - Finance - 2025/2026 - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Metropolitan Police

2mo ago

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Internship
Full-time
Placement Program
Accounting & Tax
Banking & Finance
London

Requirements

Candidates must be undergraduate students in a sandwich year course returning to study in Autumn 2026 and be currently studying a degree with a financial/accounting component: accounting, finance, business studies, economics with accounting/finance.
You must be able to commute in to the West Brompton office at least twice a week, possibly more often on an ad hoc basis.
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Competent Excel user: Knowledge of pivot tables, macros and advanced use of formulae preferred.
Highly motivated, taking a proactive approach to work including a strong desire to meet deadlines and deliver quality products.
Highly organised and forward thinking.
Ability to work autonomously.
Effective communication skills. Ability to explain things clearly either verbally or in writing in the most appropriate style, tone, and format.
Good interpersonal skills and team working skills with the willingness to support others and share ideas.
Business focused and flexible when meeting operational needs and expectations.
Takes responsibility to meet business requirements and ownership of work and maintains a strong work ethic.
To analyse diverse sets of data from multiple systems to generate solutions to operational and strategic problems.
To operate at a detailed level to help solve strategic problems.
To support and/or carry out options appraisal.

Responsibilities

Building relationships with business areas, ensuring the CTPHQ Finance function works effectively and efficiently within CTPHQ, the MPS, the Specialist Operations Business Group and the wider CT network.
Identifying key risks and opportunities affecting CT and Protective Security (PS) objectives through timely analysis regarding actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
Supporting producing the national budget and strategic planning process for both the Counter Terrorism (CT) Policing Grant and Protective Security Grants (PSG), reviewing the financial implications of funding bids submitted to the Home Office for new initiatives/unplanned operations that arise in year.
Monitoring expenditure and income, ensuring the production of quality management accounts and reporting for both internal stakeholders across the network and external third parties.
Ensure value for money by seeking commercial opportunities including income generation and cost recovery where appropriate.
Supporting the production of regular financial management information on CT Policing and Protective Security Grant to key stakeholders.
Attending meetings as appropriate with OCUs, CTPHQ Pillars, MPS Support Services, MPS Corporate Finance, CT Network etc.
Working alongside our outsourced provider to ensure all transactions are posted in a timely manner to ensure internal deadlines are met.
Providing support for ad hoc projects including support for business planning, assessing investment business cases, and reviewing contract bids.

FAQs

What is the duration of the student placement?

The duration of the student placement is 12 months.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £23,936.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Finance Placement Student?

The primary responsibilities include providing financial analysis, supporting the strategic planning process, monitoring expenditure and income, building relationships with business areas, and assisting with ad hoc projects.

Is a specific degree required for applicants?

Yes, candidates must be undergraduate students in a sandwich year course returning to study in Autumn 2026, currently studying a degree with a financial/accounting component such as accounting, finance, business studies, or economics with accounting/finance.

Where is the placement located?

The placement is located in West Brompton.

How many students are being recruited for this position?

We are looking to recruit 1 student for this position.

What key skills are required for this role?

Key skills required include analytical and judgment skills, effective communication and relationship skills, as well as planning and organizational skills.

Will the selected candidate have to undergo any vetting?

Yes, applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.

Can individuals with dual nationality apply for this position?

Yes, individuals with dual nationality (including British nationality) may apply, but there are specific conditions regarding access to sensitive intelligence material.

What is expected in the personal statement when applying?

The personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the position.

What is the application deadline for this role?

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 28th of November 2024.

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