Head of Finance & Corporate Services

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 66,507 - 70,037; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Private health insurance

Job summary

Dunbritton Housing Association in Dumbarton is seeking an experienced, professionally qualified finance leader to join the Management Team as Head of Finance & Corporate Services. Based from our offices in Dumbarton, we own and manage homes across West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute and consistently perform in the upper quartile of Associations across our key performance indicators.

This is a key senior role, providing strategic leadership across finance, governance, risk, IT and corporate

Qualifications

• Experienced, professionally qualified finance leader for senior management.
• Experience operating at a senior level in a regulated, customer-focused environment.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear advice and practical action.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across finance, governance, risk, IT and corporate services.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Management Team to ensure strong financial management and governance.
• Lead teams through change, ensuring value for money and excellent customer outcomes.

Job description

Dunbritton Housing Association is seeking an experienced, professionally qualified and forward-thinking finance leader to join our Management Team as Head of Finance & Corporate Services.

Dunbritton is a forward-thinking, innovative and successful organisation with an excellent track record of working in partnership with local authorities, the Scottish Government, banks and a range of strategic partners. Based from our offices in Dumbarton, we own and manage homes across West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute and consistently perform in the upper quartile of Associations across our key performance indicators.

This is a key senior role, providing strategic leadership across finance, governance, risk, IT and corporate services. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Management Team, you will ensure Dunbritton continues to demonstrate strong financial management, robust governance, effective assurance and a clear focus on value for money, continuous improvement and excellent customer outcomes.

We are looking for a confident and collaborative leader with sound financial judgement, strong technical expertise and the ability to translate complex information into clear advice and practical action. You will bring experience of operating at a senior level, supporting effective decision-making and leading teams through change in a regulated, customer-focused environment.

In return, we offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, values-led organisation that is committed to supporting tenants, strengthening communities and being an inclusive and supportive employer.

If you are motivated by public service, strong governance, financial resilience and the opportunity to help shape the future of a successful housing association, we would welcome your application.

Dunbritton Housing Association is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people with the right skills, experience and values to help us deliver excellent homes and services for our customers and communities.

The closing date for applications for this post is Friday 24 July 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 August 2026.

Closing date for applications

Friday 24th July 2026, 17:00

Full salary & employment details

Salary: £66,507 to £70,037
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Dumbarton, with flexibility in line with organisational policy and service needs
Terms: EVH Terms and Conditions
Pension: Defined Contribution pension with 8% employer contribution
Benefits: Flexi-time and private health insurance, reviewed annually by the Board