Application Deadline:
21 September 2025
Department:
Finance
Location:
Sheffield Head Office
Compensation:
£72,733 - £80,571 / year
Description
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £72,733 - £80,571
* Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached).
Key Responsibilities
Now is an exciting time to join SYMCA as it grows to deliver a wider range of responsibilities. This includes the new Tram operating company (a wholly owned subsidiary), the Police and Crime Plan, the Investment Zone and Transport for City Regions (£1.45bn) funding for Transport investment including Bus Franchising over the next 6 years.
To support us on this journey we are seeking to appoint to an Assistant Director of Finance for Policing and Reform to join our friendly and growing Finance Team.
This role supports the Policing and Reform directorate which leads on the Police and Crime Plan for South Yorkshire, following the transfer of the powers of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner into SYMCA.
A copy of the Police and Crime Plan can be found on our website:
https://www.southyorkshire-
Reporting to SYMCA's Deputy Chief Finance Officer, this role will lead on advising SYMCA's Director – Policing and Reform in relation to Policing responsibilities. The post-holder will have ownership and overall responsibility for SYMCA's Policing and Reform Financial Management function and will provide direct support to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer through the delivery of financial planning, the provision of strategic financial advice and information and the maintenance of a sound financial management framework together with overseeing the core financial processes and final accounts.
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
You will provide expert and comprehensive financial advice and leadership to ensure funding changes; different models of funding for capital projects at SYMCA; changes at national level which impact on financial processes; and service level changes and priorities, are incorporated into financial planning and delivery.
A key responsibility will be to drive the delivery of a high quality, customer focused and efficient Financial Management service that supports SYMCA in achieving its overall strategic objectives and delivery of Strategy.
You will directly manage the Policing and Reform finance team, and ensure staff across the directorate receive leadership training, professional development, and succession planning support to create a resilient and future-ready team. You will work closely with colleagues in the Policing and Reform Directorate, forming part of the Senior Leadership team, as well as with South Yorkshire Police.
This is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact in enabling the organisation to deliver its objectives.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
– The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working
– Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
Rewarding You
- Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway
Training on the job
- Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday
– Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.