Head of Housing Finance - Home Based

Dimensions; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimensions, a leading social care organization, seeks a Housing Finance Lead to oversee financial planning and compliance within the Housing sector. This key role involves budget management, data analysis, and team leadership to support organizational goals. Candidates must be qualified accountants with social housing experience and strong analytical skills. Enjoy competitive rewards, including up to 35 days of annual leave and employee benefit programs.

Benefits

Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement

Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Long Service Awards

Qualification scheme

Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'

Discounted health and dental cover

Life Assurance

Bike to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in the Social Housing sector.
• Strong analytical skills beyond traditional finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial planning and long-term financial modelling.
• Undertaking data and trend analysis of housing sector data.
• Inspiring and managing the Housing Finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team management

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Dimensions is proud to be one of the very few social care organisations accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 7 years in a row!

Reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Finance, this role will lead all aspects of Housing finance, both strategic and operational. Responsibilities include short- and long-term financial planning, overseeing Rents & Service charge setting to meet regulatory requirements, and producing Management Accounts, Budgets, and forecasts. The role also includes full oversight of all accounting activities to ensure compliance with Housing Related and regulatory reporting standards. Additionally, the post holder will provide financial advice and support to the Housing team, ensuring decisions align with organisational expectations.

Interview will take place face-to-face in Reading on 11th August.

Closing date: This advert may close early due to high demand.

About the role

Your main duties will include:

1. Leading on Financial Planning and long-term financial modelling, including budgeting and forecasting.
2. Undertaking data and trend analysis of housing sector data to ensure continuous improvement and reporting efficiency.
3. Leading Rents and Service Charge setting and uplift processes, ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing’s Rent Standard.
4. Inspiring and motivating the Housing Finance team, enhancing data reporting quality, managing workflow, and supporting professional development to ensure technical accounting knowledge.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in the Social Housing sector.
• Strong analytical skills beyond traditional finance functions.
• Experience in managing people.

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays).
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’.
• Salary advance scheme offering up to 50% of earned wages before payday.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Qualification scheme.
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People.'
• Discounted health and dental cover.
• Life Assurance.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.

For more information, visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

Apply now

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