Police Scotland is responsible for policing across the country with a workforce of over 20,000 officers and staff. Our dedicated finance team play an important role in supporting funding, which is crucial to ensuring we protect the safety of people, places and communities across Scotland. As part of the team working in the Finance department you can make a real difference to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK. We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions and support to our front-line. Key responsibilities of the role include - The Investment Planning Specialist leads the delivery of a professional, efficient and effective Investment Planning Function. Responsible for the delivery of Financial Planning processes across Police Scotland, setting direction, engaging with Police Scotland stakeholders, and quality assuring budget proposals and plans to ensure resources are equitably allocated to support the delivery of operational and strategic objectives. Responsible for the development and implementation of investment planning and budgeting models and best practice approaches, which underpin the effective allocation of resources, optimal value for money from services and financial sustainability. Monitor capital and project expenditure and benefits realisation, identifying deviations to plan and determining mitigating actions. Why join us? * Competitive salary with annual increments * Full-time or part-time shift patterns * 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays * Local government pension scheme for long-term security * Ongoing training to develop your skills * Opportunities for career progression and professional growth * Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment * Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile. Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions