Assistant Finance Director (Housing)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Slough is seeking an Assistant Finance Director (Housing) to provide financial leadership for the Housing Revenue Account, which includes managing extensive social housing stocks. The role demands a qualified accountant with proven experience in business partnering within complex organizational structures. This position also involves advising on finance strategies and leading a dynamic team while fostering continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a business partnering team.
• Prior experience in housing, particularly with HRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership for the Housing Revenue Account.
• Manage one of the country's largest social housing stocks.
• Build strategic relationships and advise on finance and planning.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant

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Assistant Finance Director (Housing), Slough

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Southwark is a dynamic borough in central London, known for its artistic institutions, vibrant communities, and iconic architecture. The borough is undergoing significant development along the River Thames, at Elephant and Castle, Canada Water, Peckham, and Camberwell. To support these projects, we are recruiting key finance roles.

The Assistant Finance Director (Housing) will provide financial leadership for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), managing one of the country's largest social housing stocks. The role involves building strategic relationships, advising on finance and planning, and leading a team to foster continuous improvement and value for money.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in leading a business partnering team within a complex organization. Prior experience in housing, particularly with HRA, is essential.

For more information and application details, visit Southwark Council or contact Will Ryan at Ivy Rock Partners via email or phone.

Southwark Council offers a hybrid work environment, requiring staff to be in the office 50% of the time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer guaranteed interviews for certain groups, including Armed Forces members and veterans, individuals in or previously in care, and those with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

Applications should include a full CV and a two-page cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience.