Head of Finance

This role, ideal for an ACA trained accountant from practice, supports the Director of Finance to deliver the financial and regulatory requirements for the organisation with an opportunity to progress.

Client Details

Michael Page is proud to be working in partnership with this growing housing association on this recruitment campaign. The organisation has been progressing well in recent years, but is looking to invest to accelerate the growth through new projects and investment into its current portfolio.

Description

The Head of Finance will act as the right hand for the Director of Finance in the production and delivery of the organisation's financial requirements. Whilst the role will predominantly oversee the technical accounting and financial reporting aspects for the organisation, there will be a variety of other areas to support and develop including:

• To support the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Developing commercial processes and thinking
• Oversight and coverage of the treasury requirements
• To be the technical and compliance lead for the organisation
• Lead and develop a small team
• Presenting and delivering financial performance to the board and SMT

Profile

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking housing association that is looking to grow and progress. The role requires a diligent and pragmatic candidate that has high levels of attention to detail. The business also is looking for the candidate to:

• Be professionally qualified within finance from a Big 4 firm (ACA preferable)
• Have some exposure to a housing association (even through an audit role)
• Someone who has presence, gravitas and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence and ability to lead a large team

Job Offer

The business is looking to progress the career of the successful candidate in the Head of Finance role and can offer an attractive salary and benefits package.

£50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) + flexible benefits.