Head of Housing Finance

Head of Housing Finance

Salary: £60,000-£70,000

Location:

Remote (South / Midlands preferred)

Contract:

Permanent

The Role

We are working with a large, values led not for profit organisation within the housing sector to appoint a Head of Housing Finance. This is a senior role leading all housing related finance activity, both strategic and operational, and reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Finance.

This position requires prior Housing Association / Social Housing experience and strong knowledge of rents, service charges and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead housing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long term modelling

Own rents and service charge setting, ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing

Oversee all housing related accounting and external regulatory reporting (including RCGF)

Prepare financial appraisals for development and asset management, including ROI analysis

Report on capital spend and housing investment performance

Lead and develop the Housing Finance team

Act as a trusted finance partner to Housing and Property teams

Support statutory accounts and external audit processes

About You

Essential:

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Proven experience within a Housing Association / Social Housing environment

Strong understanding of housing income streams, rents and service charges

Experience working in regulated, complex organisations

Strong analytical skills with the ability to influence decision making

Experience leading and developing finance teams

Desirable:

Experience using Oracle and/or Pyramid

Package

£60,000-£70,000 salary

Predominantly remote working

Generous annual leave and pension

Flexible working and strong wellbeing focus