Head of Strategic Finance

Broadacres Housing Association; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned housing association in England is seeking a Head of Strategic Finance to lead its finance function. You will develop long-term financial plans and ensure compliance with standards while supporting key decision-making. The ideal candidate has a professional accounting qualification and extensive experience in senior finance roles, preferably within social housing. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Extra day off for birthday

Increased leave for long service

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required.
• Minimum extensive experience in senior finance leadership.
• Ability to develop and implement financial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide management information and financial support.
• Communicate effectively with budget holders.
• Prepare and maintain group annual budgets.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification such as ICAEW, CIPFA

Extensive experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably in social housing

Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring strategies

Extensive experience in the use of financial systems

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Head of Strategic Finance

Full Time - 37 hours per week, Northallerton based

Are you looking to lead a dynamic finance function that shapes strategic and operational decision-making?

We are looking for someone to take charge of our 5-year and 30-year financial plans, secure long-term financial resilience while leading our capital strategy.

In this pivotal role, you'll develop a finance business partner model that empowers leaders to make informed decisions and ensure compliance with all standards and legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide management information and financial support to the groups subsidiary companies.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with budget holders to prepare the group annual budgets, issuing annual budget instructions based on agreed guidelines and maintaining the budget manual.
• Develop 5 & 30 year financial plans to support the Boards medium and long term decision making.
• Undertake the provision of Treasury Management including the efficient investment of surplus funds by making appropriate treasury deposits after determining the short-term cashflow position of the Association.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual statutory accounts in line with the required professional accounting standards and in accordance with the recommendations of the Audit Committee and the requirements of the Homes England, specifically the Regulator for Social Housing (RSH).
• Provide assurance that Broadacres are financially compliant included ensuring that any changes Accounting Standards and legislation are implemented in an appropriate way for the organisation.

What Success Looks Like:

• A well lead financial performance team embedded into the organisation which support the budget holders, DMT and Boards in making financial decisions.
• Our external stakeholders have assurance that we have sound financial planning in place.
• Broadacres will have a funding strategy that ensures access to timely, cost-effective, and sustainable funding to deliver its objectives.
• All statutory and regulatory obligations relating to the RSH, HMRC, (and any others) in the areas of responsibility will be fulfilled.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAEW, CIPFA
• Extensive experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably in social housing.
• Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring strategies
• Extensive experience in the use of financial systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Alongside a generous annual leave package and flexible working options.
• Extra Perks: Celebrate your birthday with an extra day off, plus increased leave for long service. Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Agile Working: Enjoy flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Additional perks to support your wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Programme service.

Why Broadacres?

Broadacres is a successful, innovative, not-for-profit housing association based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. We own and manage more than 6,800 homes across various regions, providing top‑tier services aimed at meeting our vision: ‘to be the best rural housing association in the country’. We ensure our customers receive first‑class service, making them proud to live in a Broadacres’ home.

At Broadacres we are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community, and we encourage applications from people who are under‑represented in areas of the organisation.

Please note: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. We will be interviewing as applications come in, so apply early to avoid disappointment!

Join Us:

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the lives of our customers and lead a team dedicated to excellence, we want to hear from you!

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

CLOSING DATE: 5pm on 30 November 2025

INTERVIEWS: Week Commencing 15 December

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!