Director of Corporate Services

Niyaa People Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established housing association in South Wales is seeking a dynamic Director of Corporate Services to lead their finance function. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial strategy, compliance, and risk management while fostering a positive workplace culture. The organisation values its employees, offering generous benefits such as flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to equality and diversity. If you're a Senior Finance Leader ready to make a significant impact, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected institution dedicated to improving housing services.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (increasing to 32 days with service)

Hybrid working & flexi-time options

Health care cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme with life insurance cover

Wellbeing initiatives including a weekly wellbeing hour

Paid professional development opportunities

Reduced membership rates at local fitness club

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Free Flu vaccinations annually

Generous sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior financial leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and audit processes.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and ensure strategic alignment of financial operations.
• Manage treasury, investments, and financial risk.
• Support new housing schemes and lead HR functions.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Financial and Management Accounting

Statutory Reporting

Audit Processes

Strategic Decision-Making

Treasury Management

Complex Financial Modeling

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Are you a Senior Finance Leader looking to make a real impact? We're recruiting for a Director of Corporate Services on behalf of a well-established housing association in the South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior leader to step into a pivotal role within a respected Housing Association that holds the Investors in People Gold award.

As Director of Corporate Services, you will lead a high-performing finance function and be responsible for the integrity, transparency, and strategic alignment of our financial operations such as:

• Long-term financial strategy, planning and modelling (including our 30-year business plan)
• Financial policy
• Treasury management and investment planning
• Financial risk management and regulatory compliance
• Statutory accounts, internal and external audits
• Management accounting and performance reporting
• Capital planning and development finance
• Ensure effective governance and risk management in collaboration with the Chief Executive and Governance Manager
• Support the development and financial appraisal of new housing schemes and commercial ventures
• Lead the Human Resources function, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Manage the IT function ensuring the security and integrity of data

We're looking for a Director of Corporate Services who has:

• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of financial and management accounting, statutory reporting, and audit processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex budgets and influence strategic decision-making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial and operational information to non-specialists
• Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic financial plans
• Strong treasury management knowledge and experience working with lenders and funders
• Confidence in preparing and interpreting complex financial models and performance reports

Why apply for the Director of Corporate Services role? This Housing Association values its employees and offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 32 days with service)
• Hybrid working & flexi-time options
• Health care cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme with life insurance cover
• Wellbeing initiatives, including a weekly wellbeing hour
• Paid professional development opportunities and paid study leave
• Reduced membership rates at local fitness club
• Generous maternity and paternity leave
• Free Flu vaccinations annually
• Generous sick pay

They're committed to equality & diversity
As both an employer and provider of housing services, this organisation is dedicated to tackling discrimination and reducing disadvantage. They are committed to continuous improvement in equal opportunities and are proud members of Tai Pawb, having signed the Deeds Not Words pledge to end racial inequality in housing. They have also achieved the QED (Quality in Equality & Diversity) Award.

Applications are particularly encouraged from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, diverse nationalities, and LGBTQIA+ candidates. The organisation guarantees an interview for applicants from these groups who meet the essential criteria. Candidates are encouraged to submit an equality monitoring form with their application to support this commitment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Finance Leader to step into a pivotal role within a respected housing association.

If you're ready to take on a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Apply directly to this Director of Corporate Services role here or call Rio on (phone number removed).