Deputy Director of Finance

Robertson Bell; Evesham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance for a Housing Association in the West Midlands. This role involves managing a high-performing finance function and ensuring compliance with financial legislation. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in social housing and skilled in financial management. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid work environment, with two days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working within social housing.
• Experience in management and financial accounting required.
• Strong communication and team development skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, overseeing various financial activities.
• Collaboration with the COO to implement financial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory accounts and audits.

Skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

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Do you have experience of working within social housing? Are you either a confident Deputy Director of Finance or looking for your next step up? Would you like the opportunity to work for a highly regarded and well-respected organisation?

Robertson Bell are partnering with a Housing Association in the West Midlands to recruit a permanent Deputy Director of Finance. The organisation embrace staff development, treating tenants with the utmost importance and having high quality finance information.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing finance function, overseeing financial accounting, treasury, finance business partnering and procurement.
• Working with the COO (a qualified accountant) to deliver on financial strategy and business planning.
• Oversee statutory accounts, external audit processes, and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Ensure high quality business partnering is delivered throughout the organisation and that stakeholders are well informed and able to make commercial decisions.

The organisation is genuinely passionate about being the best they can be and truly care about the service they deliver. They offer a range of excellent benefits and there could be an excellent stepping stone for someone to progress to Director of Finance/ CFO. The role is hybrid with two days per week in the office.

Person Profile

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Previous experience working within social housing.
• Experience in all aspects of finance (both management and financial accounting).
• Strong communicator with the ability to motivate and develop finance teams.

The organisation is willing to consider candidates who are stepping up into the role, evidencing their commitment to staff development. However, they are equally open to an experienced Deputy Director of Finance looking for their next opportunity.

They are looking to interview quickly so please apply ASAP for more information.