Finance Team Manager

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,409 - 46,856; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and rewards

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

8 weeks paid holiday

Health plan contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations seeks an experienced Finance Manager in Dumfries & Galloway. This key leadership role requires overseeing the finance function and managing a high-performing team, ensuring compliance and value for money.

With a focus on continuous improvement, the role involves responsibilities from budget setting to managing quarterly accounts, offering a remote work model with regional travel. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Experienced finance manager with leadership capability in the housing sector.
• Degree level education in an appropriate finance qualification.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of finance function across the organization.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Finance Team.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations and budget setting.

Skills

Leadership capability

Financial management

Problem solving skills

Knowledge of financial accounting systems

Communication and partnership working

Education

Degree in finance

Membership towards CIPFA or ACCA

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Us Loreburn is a registered social landlord (RSL) and Scottish Charity, with 2,700 homes across Dumfries & Galloway. Established more than 40 years ago, our vision and mission is to create great places to live by providing good quality, well maintained, and affordable homes. As a community-based association, we place our tenant-facing services at the heart of the communities we serve. Our “Hub, Home & Roam” working model allows our team to work flexibly, ensuring they can be where they’re most needed, supported by the right tools and resources to deliver on our commitments to tenants and communities.

The Role

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of our finance function across the organisation. Supporting the Director of Finance, you will lead, motivate and develop a high-performing Finance Team, promoting self-management and accountability while maintaining high standards of performance, financial compliance and regulation. The role oversees the day-to-day management of the finance team, working to agreed budgets while ensuring value for money and delivering efficiencies wherever possible. It is responsible for budget setting, overseeing quarterly management accounts, preparing annual accounts and working with auditors. The role also supports the Director of Finance in procurement activities and developing a culture of continuous improvement within the team. The position requires a remote workforce arrangement and a driving licence and vehicle access.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced finance manager with leadership capability; experience in the housing sector is desirable.
• Degree level education in an appropriate finance qualification.
• Member or studying towards an appropriate Accountancy membership such as CIPFA or ACCA.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting systems, budgeting and risk management.
• Excellent problem solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable imparting knowledge to others in the team.
• Professional integrity, personal accountability and sound, balanced judgement.
• Data-driven approach to performance management and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, coaching and partnership working skills.
• Commitment to delivering high quality financial and procurement related services.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and rewards.
• Matched pension contributions up to 8% and life cover of 3 x salary.
• Salary sacrifice options for pension contributions.
• 8 weeks paid holiday, including 12 fixed public holidays and a Christmas closure.
• Westfield Health Plan – contributions towards dental, optical, therapies, counselling and wellbeing services.
• Employee discounts including cashback and high street retail and gym discounts.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Flexible working and a Hub, Home and Roam working model.
• Support for continuous professional development and protected learning time.
• Strong values-based culture offering autonomy and empowerment.

Contact: Tony McInnes 07593530316 or [e-mail]. For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Tony McInnes.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th December 2025, 12:00.

Location: Dumfries & Galloway (primarily home based with some regional travel). Salary range: £40,409 - £46,856 + competitive benefits package. Contract & Hours: Permanent, working 35 hours each week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

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