Finance & Corporate Services Director

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded car leasing scheme

Family-friendly policies

Investor in People accreditation (Silver)

Job summary

A leading housing association in Scotland is seeking a Finance & Corporate Services Director to lead financial strategy and governance. This position requires a proven track record in senior finance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to the sustainability of housing initiatives in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Relevant track record in a senior financial role.
• Strong leadership qualities and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of financial and corporate functions.
• Monitor performance and manage financial risks.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Collaborate with executive team for sustainability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial governance

Audit and risk management

Digital transformation

Collaboration skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CCAB)

Job description

Salary: c£75k plus fully funded car leasing scheme
Location: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire

Job Type: Full Time

Overview

Thank you for your interest in the position of Finance & Corporate Services Director at Lanarkshire Housing Association (LHA). LHA provides good-quality affordable homes for those in housing need and currently has over 900 properties throughout Lanarkshire. Supporting people to achieve a better future is at the heart of everything we do and we do this in partnership with Local Authorities, the Scottish Government, our tenants, customers, and other stakeholders.

To assist in the development of strong communities, we put customers’ needs and expectations at the centre of our decision‑making process to ensure that we deliver high‑quality services which are focused on people and homes. We are committed to working towards the highest standards of corporate governance and the post of Finance & Corporate Services Director can make a significant positive contribution in this area.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of Financial, Corporate and Digital functions, ensuring compliance with good governance practice and other financial, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Finance, Audit & Risk: Monitor performance, detailed cash flow statements and projections and loan portfolio statements on a regular basis. Determine strategic Audit Plans & Risk Management Policy – mitigate all known risks to underpin the strategic aims of the business.
• Digital & IT: Digital Strategy – Identify areas of the business that need investment and harness new technologies, including AI, to introduce flexibility and improvements in accessibility.
• Corporate Governance: Responsibility for the development and embedding of the highest‑quality Governance function at all levels regarding legislation and best practice as well as lead or contribute to working groups and project teams.
• Corporate Services: including HR, Communications, Customer Services, GDPR, office management and Procurement.
• Collaboration with Executive Team colleagues to ensure that LHA is financially sustainable and in a position to contribute positively to Scotland’s housing priorities.
• Promotion of our core values and contribute effectively to leadership and the strategic direction of LHA to develop and sustain a Mindful, Connected, Inclusive and Accountable culture.

As such, we would expect the successful candidate to have a relevant track record in a senior financial role; backed by a professional accounting qualification (CCAB). Leadership qualities, commercial awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively are all relevant and valuable.

Lanarkshire Housing Association is a supportive and progressive employer. A range of family‑friendly policies are in operation to assist employees balance their work commitments with their family and leisure responsibilities. We have Investor in People accreditation (Silver) recognising that the development of people’s professional and personal skills is important.

Contact

If you would like more information on this opportunity, please contact our retained consultant, David Bond at McGregor Bond [e-mail] or call for a confidential discussion on 07801 490678 (leave a message to get a call back). There is a briefing pack available.