Head of Finance and Treasury

Cottsway; Witney; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial management and treasury operations. This role involves leading a high-performing team, ensuring compliance, and supporting business development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in finance, particularly within the social housing sector, and hold a CCAB qualification.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Holiday entitlement starting at 28 days

Flexible working policy

Discounted corporate gym membership

Private Medical Insurance

Support for CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification finance experience at a senior level.
• Expertise in treasury management.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage finance and treasury operations.
• Support development of funding strategies.
• Provide clear financial reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Treasury Management

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

CCAB qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA)

Job description

Salary:£99,851 + Car Cash Allowance £5,800

Closing date:03/06/2025

Location:Witney, Oxfordshire

Employment type:Permanent

Hours per week:37

Interview date: Week commencing09/06/2025

About the Role

We are seeking a collaborative individual with strong leadership and management skills who can oversee financial management and treasury operations. This role sits within our Corporate Leadership Team, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Executive Team and directly engage with the Board and its committees.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage finance and treasury operations to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strategic oversight.
• Support the development of funding strategies to secure future investment and growth.
• Provide clear and concise financial reporting to a variety of stakeholders, including Board committees.
• Play a pivotal role in business development, overseeing financial due diligence for acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring the finance function aligns with organisational objectives.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team, creating a collaborative and motivated work environment.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Significant post-qualification finance experience at a senior level, ideally in the social housing sector.
• Treasury management expertise, ensuring compliance with existing funders and securing future funding.
• Strong team leadership and management skills, with an ability to develop, inspire and support colleagues.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information in an accessible way for a variety of audiences.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a strong understanding of the purpose of housing associations.
• A CCAB qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) or equivalent experience.

A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant as part of our pre-employment checks.

In return, we provide:

• A generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 2x employee’s, up to a maximum 10% employer contribution.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 28 days rising to 30 days after 2 years, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy/sell leave.
• A flexible working policy to support agile working.
• A discounted corporate gym and swimming membership, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme and employee discounts including Costco membership.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Support for CPD/other professional development opportunities.

Interviews to be held week commencing 9 June 2025

For an informal chat about this role please contact Tessa Rollings, Resources Director, [e-mail]