Assistant Director of Business Planning and Treasury

Page Executive; Maidenhead; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An innovative housing association is seeking a dynamic leader for the Business Planning & Treasury function. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of an organization dedicated to community welfare. You will oversee long-term business planning, manage treasury and funding requirements, and engage with stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes safety, quality, and sustainability, and make a real impact in the community. If you are passionate about social housing and possess strong leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant and/or treasurer.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business plans and align budgets with long-term goals.
• Develop and implement treasury strategies and policies.

Skills

Business Planning

Treasury Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Treasurer Qualification

Job description

• Housing Solutions is looking for an AD of Business Planning & Treasury
• New opportunity to join a Housing Association in Maidenhead

About Our Client

Housing Solutions is more than a landlord. They listen to the community to understand residents' challenges and set the right direction for their services. They manage over 7,500 homes across seven local authorities around Maidenhead, focusing on safety, quality, and sustainability to help people thrive. They want residents to be proud of their homes and happy in their community.

This is a new role for the organisation to lead the Business Planning and Treasury function for an organisation that is focused on delivering their corporate and social goals.

Job Description

Maidenhead (2 days- hybrid working)

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, you will take responsibility for the long-term business plan, managing the treasury and funding requirements, supporting the organisation with comprehensive advice and supporting the investment strategy.

Your key duties will include:

• Business Planning & Strategy: Preparing the business plan, aligning the annual budget with long-term goals, conducting stress testing, and developing mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with the Treasury Management Policy, loan covenants, and golden rules.
• Growth & Development: Secure favourable debt terms, access grants, and update the 30-year business plan.
• Treasury Strategy & Policy: Develop and implement the Treasury Strategy. Update treasury policies in line with regulations and good practice recommendations from the Regulator of Social Housing and sector.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with financial institutions and communicate financial strategies.
• Innovation & Improvement: Promote innovative thinking and challenge existing practices.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to financial plans and provide effective leadership, being performance and delivery focused.

The Successful Applicant

You must be a fully qualified accountant and/or treasurer with strong communication and leadership skills. It is essential that the new incumbent has business planning knowledge; this experience will have been gained within social housing or a related industry. This is a genuine opportunity for an individual to broaden their experience in an organisation that has a clear vision and route to achieve its goals.

What's on Offer

Salary £100,000 to £110,000

Please submit an application for this role by 26th March 2025.