Head of Housing Finance

Head of Housing Finance

Salary: £60,000-£70,000

Location:

Remote (South / Midlands preferred)

Contract:

Permanent

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.

• 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

• 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

• Experience using Oracle and/or Pyramid

• £60,000-£70,000 salary
• Predominantly remote working
• Generous annual leave and pension
• Flexible working and strong wellbeing focus