Head of Finance; maternity cover

The Melton Building Society recently celebrated 150 years of helping people to buy their homes and make the most of their savings.

Our purpose is to sustainably create homes and build thriving communities and this is made possible through our amazing people, who place customers and the community at the heart of everything they do.

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join us on a minimum 12‑month fixed‑term contract, providing maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead our Finance function and make a meaningful impact from day one.

This role is responsible for leading the Finance team, ownership of technical accounting areas, statutory reporting and managing the year-end audit process. The role will also involve assisting the CFO with financial forecasting for the Group.

This is against a backdrop of sound finance operational resilience and a robust control environment.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Statutory reporting
• Treasury Back Office
• Business Partnering
• Operational Resilience and Process Improvement
• People Management

People who share our passion to make a difference, build relationships and scratch under the surface to find innovative solutions. We are keen to see applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 5 years’ experience of financial services working either within a finance department or practice
• Proven track record of interpreting accounting standards and being able to apply them in a practical environment
• Previous experience of leading teams
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk management and proven ability to work in a regulatory environment.

• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solver and self-starter
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good level of commercial awareness

We know that our most important asset are our people – people who make things happen. We work in an industry where relationships with our customers are key to our success, and we continuously strive to make Melton Building Society a great place to work.

We aim to create an inclusive and supportive culture where our differences are embraced and where you feel that you belong.

For the right candidate, our competitive reward package includes:

• Free annual pension advice and pension welcome meeting
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Health cash plan
• Reward platform with monthly treats and access to discounts

To apply, please enter your details & upload your CV.

You must have the right to work in the UK.