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Finance Lead

England Temporary £55,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
A senior finance leader responsible for delivering robust technical financial management while providing strategic guidance and leadership within a small housing association..
  • Deliver robust technical financial management, controls, and compliance.
  • Provide leadership to finance team and supporting board-level decisions.

About Our Client

Our client is a small but growing housing association with a strong social purpose, providing quality housing and support services to local communities. They are looking for a finance leader who can drive financial rigour while they navigate a period of organisational change.

Job Description

· Lead the preparation of year-end accounts and the audit process, ensuring compliance with requirements.

· Provide accurate management accounts, financial forecasts, and analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

· Maintain strong financial controls, systems, and processes across the organisation.

· Support the leadership team and board with clear, insightful financial reporting and advice.

· Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

· Ensure compliance with housing finance regulations, funding requirements, and relevant governance standards.

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and funders.

The Successful Applicant

· Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

· Extensive experience in social housing finance.

· Proven leadership experience, able to manage and develop a small finance team.

· Strong technical finance skills, including accounts preparation, audit, management reporting, and forecasting.

· Excellent communication skills, able to present complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders, and operational teams.

· Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a focus on delivering high-quality financial insight.

What's on Offer

· 12 Months FTC.

· £55,000 - £70,000 per annum.

· Hybrid working - 2 days per week in office.

· Company benefits.

Contact
Millie Sanyama
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6883739
Phone number
+441212309379

Job summary

Job function
Finance
Subsector
Finance Manager/Controller
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
England
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Millie Sanyama
Consultant phone
+441212309379
Job reference
JN-112025-6883739