Finance & Treasury Manager

Black Country Housing Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization is seeking a Finance and Treasury Manager to oversee financial systems and treasury activities. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong ICT and Excel skills. This role offers a salary of £58,000 per annum, 28 days annual leave, and hybrid working options to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Staff recognition scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance programme

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Experience of managing and developing other colleagues.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the Group's financial systems and internal controls.
• Manage treasury activities and compliance with Treasury policy.
• Produce the monthly cashflow statement for the group.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting software and financial systems

Knowledge and understanding of effective internal controls framework

Excellent ICT skills

Good presentation skills

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

Civica Financials System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance and Treasury Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: BCHG Head Office- 134 High Street, Blackheath, West Midlands, B65 0EE (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £58,000 per annum

Overview: We have a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified accountant to join the organisation in a newly created post as a Finance and Treasury Manager. This role holds responsibility for the groups Civica Financials System, including the maintenance and oversight of effective internal controls and robust processes, ensuring the integrity of the data contained within and the management information produced, as well as to monitor compliance with the groups treasury policy and lender requirements.

Job Description:

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

To manage and control the Group s financial systems, ensuring effective internal controls, undertaking data integrity and data access checks in line with the Group s policies and procedures and reporting to the data management panel.

To undertake continual review and development of financial processes, reporting and management information; seeking opportunity for improvements and efficiencies both in the processes and in the quality of reporting

To manage treasury activities and compliance with Treasury policy; including cash-flow forecasts, lender s covenant and security requirements, effective risk management and day to day banking arrangements.

To be responsible for the review and implementation of BCHG S Financial Regulations and any other relevant procedures, ensuring compliance at all times.

To be responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the balance sheet including oversight of monthly reconciliations.

To produce the monthly cashflow statement for the group.

To provide training across the business on the use of BCHG s financial systems ensuring the efficient and effective use of our systems.

To ensure statutory, regulatory and other returns are completed accurately and on a timely basis.

To be the technical expert/source for VAT and accounting treatment decisions

To be responsible for the review and implementation of BCHG S Financial Regulations and any other relevant procedures, ensuring compliance at all times

To manage, motivate and develop the Finance Process team, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and a skilled and professional service.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Fully qualified accountant.

Knowledge of accounting software and financial systems.

Knowledge and understanding of effective internal controls framework.

Experience of managing and developing other colleagues and working within a team.

Excellent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office, and an advanced Excel user.

Good presentation skills, with experience of engaging with and presenting reports to senior executives and non-finance experts.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify issues and challenge.

Desirable:

Knowledge of social housing, working within a social housing finance team.

Experience of using the Civica Financials system.

Benefits:

28 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.

Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office), with flexibility required to meet business needs.

Staff recognition scheme and 100% annual attendance reward.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters.

Access to a virtual GP and various wellbeing events and activities throughout the year.

Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to an attractive contributory pension scheme.

A broad learning and development programme to support your continuous professional development.

About Us:

With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, as well as a purpose-built residential care home and supported living schemes, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities. Through our career development, training, and employment services, we help individuals achieve their aspirations.

Since our founding in 1974, we ve significantly expanded both the number of homes we manage and the range of housing-related services we provide. Each year, we positively impact the lives of thousands of customers.

At Black Country Housing Group, our values are more than just words they shape the way we operate and how our colleagues interact daily. We re dedicated to the growth and well-being of our team, earning Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are also honoured to have received the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our ongoing support of veterans and their families.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role. please complete the application form and upload your CV.

Closing Date: 1st September 2025

Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date where we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, or require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please get in touch with our HR team via (url removed) who will be happy to assist.