Financial Control & Compliance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Leader to drive financial compliance and reporting. The role involves overseeing the Financial Compliance Team, leading statutory reporting, and managing treasury operations. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with housing finance experience and proven leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000, a 12-month contract, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

27 days annual leave

Pension with up to 15% employer contribution

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience required.
• Proven experience in housing sector finance and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Financial Compliance Team ensuring smooth finance processes.
• Lead statutory financial reporting and support Group Accounts preparation.
• Manage rent, treasury, cashflow, and compliance processes.
• Support regulatory, funding, and audit processes.
• Lead finance systems administration and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Minimum 3 years' people management experience

Experience in housing sector finance

Expertise in loan accounting

Ability to influence stakeholders

Methodical and proactive approach

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Overview

• Take full ownership of statutory reporting, treasury, and financial compliance.
• Drive excellence in financial processes, controls, and team performance.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading housing association with a significant finance operation. They are looking for a confident, technically strong finance leader to drive compliance, control, and high-quality reporting across the Group.

Job Description

• Oversee the Financial Compliance Team and related functions, ensuring smooth and accurate delivery of core finance processes.
• Lead statutory financial reporting for housing and subsidiary companies and support Group Accounts preparation.
• Manage rent and service charge setting, treasury, cashflow, and day-to-day compliance.
• Support the Head of Finance with regulatory, funding, and audit processes.
• Lead finance systems administration, transformation projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop reporting tools to monitor KPIs, regulatory returns, and operational performance.
• Provide clear financial guidance and insight to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Minimum 3 years' people management experience.
• Proven experience in housing sector finance, statutory reporting, treasury, and tax compliance.
• Expertise in loan accounting, VAT, Corporation Tax, and cashflow management.
• Track record of improving financial reporting and implementing finance system solutions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate financial insight clearly.
• Methodical, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working - one day per week in the office with flexible working options.
• 27 days annual leave.
• Pension with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Healthcare cash plan.