Interim Head of Finance

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Interim Head of Finance based in Manchester to lead strategic financial planning, ensure regulatory compliance and support the organisation’s financial sustainability within the not-for-profit sector. The role focuses on transforming the finance function, improving income recovery, and driving governance and resident-focused service delivery.

The post requires senior leadership experience in a regulated finance environment, with a proven track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance within regulated organisation.
• Experience delivering strategy, transformation and service improvement programs.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams through change and embed accountability.
• Essential experience in the Housing sector.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Group's financial strategy and governance.
• Transform the finance function to deliver efficient services and improved income recovery.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, data and controls for governance and resident experience.
• Develop and mentor teams while collaborating with Finance, Operations, Technology and Resident Services.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategy development

Transformation programs

Housing sector experience

Job description

This Interim Head of Finance, based in Manchester. You'll help ensure accurate calculations and compliance while supporting the organisation's accounting and finance functions.

This organisation operates in the not-for-profit sector and is based in Manchester.

Description

• Own and lead the Group's strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements while supporting the organisation's financial sustainability and growth ambitions.
• Lead the transformation of the finance function, delivering modern, efficient and resident-focused services that maximise appropriate income recovery, improve financial performance and balance affordability considerations.
• Drive continuous improvement across operating models, systems, processes and data, enhancing service quality, operational efficiency, governance and the resident experience
• Lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Technology and Resident Services to deliver excellent outcomes for residents and the organisation.
• Providing advice to the Executive Team, Board and senior stakeholders on regulatory change, emerging risks, policy developments and sector best practice.
• Ensure a robust control framework is in place, maintaining strong governance, effective risk management, financial integrity, audit assurance and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Profile

A successful Interim Head Of Finance should have:

• Significant senior leadership experience in Finance management within a complex and regulated organisation.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering strategy, transformation and service improvement programmes.
• Experience of leading high-performing teams through change, embedding accountability and continuous improvement.
• Essential the candidates have previous strong experience within the Housing sector.

Job Offer

• Daily rate between £600 and £700, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract with a competitive day rate.