Director of Finance and Corporate Services - Angus Housing Association

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd; Arbroath; Hybrid; GBP 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Finance & Corporate Services for a leading housing association in Arbroath. The role emphasizes financial management, compliance, and team leadership, requiring a qualified accountant with senior experience. The salary ranges from £84,000 to £93,332 with hybrid work options and additional perks including a car allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Car allowance of approximately £1,500

Hybrid and flexible working

Opportunity to accrue up to 19 days flexi-time

Defined contribution pension

29 days holiday plus 11 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Significant senior experience in finance, ideally within housing, public, or third sectors.
• Strong track record in financial planning, compliance and audit.
• Experience managing teams and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, long-term planning and treasury functions.
• Prepare and oversee statutory returns, annual accounts and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance and risk management.

Skills

Financial planning

Compliance

Audit

Team management

Change management

Clear communication

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Hutcheon Mearns is delighted to be working in partnership with Angus Housing Association (AHA) to recruit a Director of Finance & Corporate Services. Angus Housing Association has been part of the communities of Angus and Dundee for over 50 years providing safe, affordable and energy-efficient homes. AHA manages more than 2,100 properties, supported housing units, and factoring services, backed by a strong reputation for quality and reliability.

The organisation has a collaborative culture, built on openness, respect, and adaptability. Financially resilient and committed to continual improvement, AHA places equal importance on engaging and supporting its staff, as it does on delivering excellent services to tenants.

We are recruiting for the post of Director of Finance & Corporate Services to join the Senior Management Team due to the upcoming retirement of the current postholder.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board, you will take on a lead role in safeguarding AHA\'s financial sustainability while shaping strategy and supporting change. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing financial management long-term planning and treasury functions
• Preparation and oversight of statutory returns, annual accounts and regulatory submissions
• Ensuring strong governance, compliance and risk management, responsible for financial systems and internal controls
• Leading HR, IT, pensions and insurance functions
• Guiding and developing a small, highly capable team (3 direct reports, overseeing team of 6)
• Management of funding processes for new build and investment projects, including assessment of cashflow impact
• Providing clear, timely, high-quality reporting to the CEO, Board and regulators

This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to someone who enjoys working in a focused, collaborative environment where decisions are made quickly and constructively.

The Candidate

We are looking for a qualified Accountant with significant senior experience in finance, ideally within housing, public, or third sectors. You\'ll bring;

• A strong track record in financial planning, compliance and audit
• Experience managing teams and developing staff
• The ability to explain complex financial issues clearly to different audiences
• Confidence in leading change and improving processes
• A professional, pragmatic approach that fits with AHA open and supportive culture

What\'s On Offer

This is an opportunity to take on a senior role in an organisation that combines financial strength with a clear social purpose.

• Salary: £84,000 - £93,332 (six-scale, starting at £84,000 with annual increments until full rate is reached, plus annual cost-of-living awards)
• Car allowance totalling approximately £1,500 per annum
• Hybrid and flexible working - 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 1 day working from home per week)
• Opportunity to accrue up to 19 days of flexi-time annually
• Defined contribution pension - AHA matches up to 10% employee contribution
• 29 days holiday plus 11 days bank holidays

Next steps?

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please contact Lynsey Campbell - [e-mail] 07743928692 or Emma Clitherow - [e-mail] 07597577750 at Hutcheon Mearns for a Candidate Information pack and an informal discussion in the first instance.

You can also apply by submitting your CV and we look forward to hearing from you.

Please kindly note that all applications will be managed by Hutcheon Mearns for the recruitment of this post.

• Closing date: Monday 22nd September
• Interview date: Wednesday 29th October
• Target start date: February 2026