Head of Financial Reporting

Transform Housing & Support; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Wellbeing day

Defined contribution pension

Interest-free staff loans

Buy/sell up to five days leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Transform Housing & Support in Leatherhead is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to lead the full financial reporting function, from management accounts to statutory statements. You will work with senior leaders, external auditors, and local councils to shape strategic financial decisions.

The role requires UK GAAP experience, a professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/ACMA/CIPFA), and a track record in finance system transformation within the social housing sector.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing statutory accounts to UK GAAP.
• Experience preparing long-term business plans and budgets.
• Finance role experience in social housing sector, managing teams to deliver efficient services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective data interpretation abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships and explain financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Professional qualification - ACCA / ACA / ACMA / CIPFA.
• Experience delivering finance system transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and manage the Financial Reporting team to deliver professional services.
• Lead preparation of management accounts, statutory financial statements, and facilitate external audits.
• Drive budget preparation, financial modelling, and forecasting for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure robust financial controls, systems, and regulatory compliance across all finance areas.
• Champion continuous improvement in financial performance and organisational efficiency.
• Contribute as a Senior Leadership Team member, supporting Transform's strategic objectives.
• Deliver business partnering services to budget holders, including training and accountability support.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

ACCA/ACA/ACMA/CIPFA

Tools

Finance systems

ERP

Job description

Head of Financial Reporting

Location: Leatherhead

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Salary: £67,743.10

Hours: 37 hours per week

Lead financial transformation at a growing housing organisation where your strategic expertise will directly shape ambitious expansion plans. Join Transform's senior leadership team and drive the financial reporting function that supports 1,800 vulnerable people across Surrey and beyond.

About us

Each year, we provide housing and support for around 1,800 socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and South-West London.

We make a difference to clients by enabling them to feel valued and supported. We have a strong sense of social responsibility and believe everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. Our values - respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence - guide everything we do.

What you'll be doing

You’ll lead Transform's complete financial reporting function, from management accounts to statutory statements. Work directly with senior leadership, external auditors, and key stakeholders including local councils.

• Provide strategic leadership and manage the Financial Reporting team to deliver professional services
• Lead preparation of management accounts, statutory financial statements, and facilitate external audits
• Drive budget preparation, financial modelling, and forecasting for strategic decision-making
• Ensure robust financial controls, systems, and regulatory compliance across all finance areas
• Champion continuous improvement in financial performance and organisational efficiency
• Contribute as a Senior Leadership Team member, supporting Transform's strategic objectives
• Deliver business partnering services to budget holders, including training and accountability support

What you'll bring

• Experience preparing statutory accounts to UK GAAP standard
• Experience preparing long-term business plans and budgets
• Finance role experience in social housing sector, managing teams to deliver efficient services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective data interpretation abilities
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships and explain financial concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Professional qualification - ACCA / ACA / ACMA / CIPFA
• Experience delivering finance system transformation
• Commitment to modelling Transform's values

Why work at Transform?

Transform values everyone and offers flexibility to balance personal life with meaningful work. We focus on outcomes and support different working arrangements including flexible hours where possible.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Interest-free staff loans
• Option to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year
• Life assurance cover

What's Next

At Transform, we're all about celebrating diversity because we know it's key to our success. We're committed to being inclusive, so if you're passionate about what you do and share our values, we want to hear from you!

If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.