Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsPlatform Housing Group (PHG) is looking for a Chief Financial OfficerPHG is one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands with 50,000 homesAbout Our ClientPlatform Housing Group is the largest housing association in the Midlands owning and managing over 50,000 homes across the Midlands from Herefordshire in the West to the Lincolnshire coast in the East, and from the Derbyshire Dales in the North to the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire in the South.Their portfolio includes homes for social and affordable rent as well as shared ownership homes. They also offer supported housing schemes and retirement living accommodation right across their regions.Platform have a G1/V1 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing, a Standard and Poor's A+ (stable) rating and A+ (negative) Fitch Rating.They are really proud of all that!Platform Housing Group (PHG) are looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join their Executive Team. This role will be the key strategic lead for the organisation on all matters relating to Finance, Procurement, Risk and Compliance.Job DescriptionKey responsibilitiesFinancial stewardship - leading the organisation's financial operations, including financial planning, financial business partnering, financial accounting, procurement, Treasury Management and investor relations.Customer driven decisions - the new CFO will have a deep affinity with the Platform Purpose to ensure that all colleagues deliver a customer-first housing experience for a better future.Robust assurance - Managing the finance function to deliver robust financial controls, improving performance, and mitigating risks. Maintaining a Risk Management and legal compliance framework across the organisation.The Successful ApplicantWhat you will needLeadership - Executive experience or held a senior management position with regular exposure to the Executive Team. Leading a finance and treasury team with the ability to lead and inspire a diverse workforce.Strategic thinker - the ability to lead financial planning in a complex organisation, working with teams across the organisation.Performance driven - demonstrate a cross-organisational solution focused approach to achieving high-performance and achieving better outcomes for Platform's customers.Qualified accountant - CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with a proven track record of achievementThe ideal candidate will have worked in social housing or other relevant industries.Platform is a high performing developing organisation, people are their focus both customers and colleagues. Their customers are front and centre of everything they do, the decisions they make and the services they offer.What's on OfferCompetitive salary package and excellent benefits, hybrid role in the office 1 day a week. Closing date for the role 27th May 2025. ContactElizabeth CampionQuote job refJN-032025-6707209Phone number+44 207 269 2173Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinancial Director / CFOSectorNot For ProfitLocationSolihullContract typePermanentConsultant nameElizabeth CampionConsultant phone+44 207 269 2173Job referenceJN-032025-6707209
