Deputy Director of Finance

Robertson Bell; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment partner is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance located in Ilford, UK. The successful candidate will lead the financial strategy, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement in financial systems. Applicants should be qualified accountants with extensive senior financial leadership experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Attractive benefits and competitive salary are offered in this role that requires one day a week in the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Other staff benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within housing or a multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance systems, processes, and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and governance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)

Job description

Join an ambitious organisation shaping its next phase of growth and impact.

As Deputy Director of Finance, you’ll play a crucial role in leading strategic and operational delivery driving performance, maximising resources and supporting the leadership team to make confident, informed decisions.

With a strong focus on growth and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to bring further structure and clarity to a fast-moving and purposeful environment.

What you’ll gain

• Influence and visibility: work closely with the senior leadership team, providing trusted financial insight that shapes strategy and delivery.
• Development and ownership: lead a high-performing finance team, ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant financial operations.
• Impact and improvement: play a key role in strengthening financial performance, embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support and collaboration: join an optimistic, forward-looking team that values openness, trust, and collaboration.
• Attractive benefits: competitive salary, generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, and other staff benefits.

What you’ll do

• Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, statutory reporting, and service charges.
• Partner with senior leaders to optimise resources, improve efficiency, and deliver value for money.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance systems, processes, and reporting.
• Provide clear, actionable financial advice to senior management and the Board.
• Support strategic projects, including long-term financial planning and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and governance.
• Lead, mentor, and empower the finance team, fostering accountability, professionalism, and high performance.

What you’ll need

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) or equivalent, with ongoing professional membership.
• Extensive experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within housing or a multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive change in a complex environment.

Location

• This role requires one day a week in the east London head office with occasional attendance for specific meetings.

Applications

• Closing date: 30th November. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission encouraged.
• Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, the exclusive recruitment partner.