Finance Lead

Michael Page; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing housing association is seeking a senior finance leader to deliver financial management and strategic guidance. Responsibilities include leading year-end accounts preparation, providing financial insights, and mentoring a finance team. The role offers a salary between £55,000 and £70,000 per annum and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in social housing finance.
• Proven leadership experience managing a small finance team.
• Strong technical finance skills including accounts preparation and audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts and the audit process.
• Provide accurate management accounts and financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including auditors and funders.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Audit management

Financial forecasting

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

A senior finance leader responsible for delivering robust technical financial management while providing strategic guidance and leadership within a small housing association.

Client Details

Our client is a small but growing housing association with a strong social purpose, providing quality housing and support services to local communities. They are looking for a finance leader who can drive financial rigour while they navigate a period of organisational change.

Description

• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts and the audit process, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Provide accurate management accounts, financial forecasts, and analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Maintain strong financial controls, systems, and processes across the organisation.
• Support the leadership team and board with clear, insightful financial reporting and advice.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Ensure compliance with housing finance regulations, funding requirements, and relevant governance standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and funders.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in social housing finance.
• Proven leadership experience, able to manage and develop a small finance team.
• Strong technical finance skills, including accounts preparation, audit, management reporting, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders, and operational teams.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach and a focus on delivering high‑quality financial insight.

Job Offer

• 12 Months FTC.
• £55,000 - £70,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in office.
• Company benefits.