Director of Finance

Hours of Work : 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Closing date : 27th October 2025

First Stage Interviews : 14th November 2025

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the Groups financial strategy operations and governance. This pivotal role will ensure financial sustainability regulatory compliance and the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with our strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Business Excellence you will lead a high-performing finance team embed best practices and drive continuous improvement across financial management planning reporting and control.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of our business plan adhering to financial regulations and value-for-money principles. Your leadership will guarantee that we meet all regulatory obligations while delivering outstanding service to our customers and communities.

Central to this role is a deep commitment to our vision and values : doing the decent thing staying customer-focused acting with openness and transparency taking accountability fostering inclusivity and kindness and delivering services that enable everyone to flourish.

• Lead and inspire the Finance team to deliver timely accurate financial management information aligned with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain a robust financial control framework ensuring compliance with regulatory legal and funder requirements.
• Oversee treasury management funding arrangements and the implementation of Treasury Management Strategy.
• Drive the annual budgeting business planning and ongoing financial reporting processes.
• Lead effective procurement practices and development of financial policies including fraud prevention and money laundering.
• Manage business partnering to support operational managers with insightful financial guidance for decision-making.
• Oversee rent service charge credit control and payables operations ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice.
• Ensure timely production of statutory financial statements coordinate audits and lead finance systems improvements.
• Manage tax compliance cash flow loan portfolios and long-term financial planning including stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Maintain financial risk management policies and the Delegatory Framework promoting best practices across the Group.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions of all regulatory and statutory returns.

• Qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or CIPFA) with senior leadership experience managing complex finance functions.
• Influential communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Inspiring leader who drives team motivation aligned with organisational values.
• Expert in budget setting financial management and strategic planning.
• Skilled collaborator working across teams to deliver change and development.
• Tech‑savvy leveraging data analytics and finance systems to enhance performance and customer experience.
• Experienced in shaping financial strategies policies and controls to ensure compliance and improvement.
• Deep knowledge of financial governance controls and processes.
• Proficient in advanced IT Excel and integrated finance systems.
• Effective at converting strategy into operational outcomes through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills to produce clear insightful reports.
• Committed to fostering a customer‑centric culture focused on service excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills adaptable to diverse audiences.

• Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided
• 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a holiday a buy scheme.
• Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Company funded access to a health cash plan where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical dental and much more.
• Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay
• Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme free counselling mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives
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