Head of Finance & Treasury

Freebridge Community Housing; North End; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive housing association in North End is seeking a new Head of Finance & Treasury to shape financial strategies and lead a multi-functional team. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial planning, ensuring compliance, and driving value through effective stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with significant leadership experience and a commitment to organisational values. The position offers generous holiday leave, health support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Leave

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Comprehensive Leave Policies

Health and Wellbeing Support

Charitable Leave

Discounted Gym Membership

Work-life Balance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in finance and treasury.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams in regulated environments.
• Post-qualification experience demonstrating high integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial strategies for sustainability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance and internal control across financial operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Resilience in complex environments

Education

Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Shape Financial Strategy at the Highest Level: Lead the development and delivery of forward-thinking financial strategies that underpin long-term sustainability, empower growth, and influence executive decision-making across the organisation.
• Drive Treasury Excellence and Investment Impact: Take ownership of liquidity, funding, and investment strategy-building strong relationships with lenders and investors while ensuring optimal financing and robust risk management.
• Lead Insightful Financial Planning and Performance: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with precision and clarity.
• Champion Governance and Regulatory Confidence: Ensure the highest standards of financial compliance, internal control, and risk management-protecting the organisation's integrity and reputation in a regulated environment.
• Inspire and Empower High-Performing Teams: Lead and develop a multi-functional team across finance, procurement, and treasury. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement aligned with organisational values.
• Influence Stakeholders and Drive Value for Money: Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, translating financial insight into strategic action.

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Knowledge & Experience: Extensive senior-level experience in finance and treasury, including leading multi-functional teams, operating in regulated environments, and managing in-house payroll delivery.
• Skills: A strategic, solutions-focused leader with strong analytical thinking, clear communication skills, and the resilience to thrive in complex, fast-paced settings.
• Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience, demonstrating high integrity, professionalism, and alignment with organisational values.

This is your opportunity to join Freebridge Community Housing as our new Head of Finance & Treasury-a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will shape the financial future of a dynamic housing association committed to making a real difference to people's lives.

As a senior leader reporting directly to the Chief Finance and Technology Officer, you'll be part of a forward-thinking executive team driving transformation, sustainability, and value for money across our services. You'll lead a talented multi-functional team covering finance, procurement, and treasury, and play a key role in strategic decision-making, investment planning, and stakeholder engagement. At Freebridge, we believe in empowering our people to lead with purpose. You'll be joining an organisation that values belonging, ownership, innovation, and collaboration-where your voice matters and your impact is felt across our communities. Whether you're looking to step up into a strategic leadership role or bring your seasoned expertise to a new challenge, this is a rare opportunity to influence the future of housing finance in a progressive, customer-first organisation.

At Freebridge, we're appreciative of our team and we believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of core, including:

• Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
• Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
• Work-life Balance: Enjoy an early finish on a Friday to kick-start your weekend!
• Pension Scheme: A company contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions

Diversity & Inclusion: At Freebridge, diversity isn't just a value-it's a vital part of who we are. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong, and where every voice is heard, respected, and valued. We believe that embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve our communities. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment that empowers all colleagues to thrive. We ensure equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Discrimination has no place here. As part of our inclusive recruitment process, we're happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates in performing at their best. We also offer accessibility tours to help ensure a welcoming and comfortable experience from the very beginning.