Strategic Finance Leader — Deputy Director

Robertson Bell; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment partner is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance located in Ilford, UK. The successful candidate will lead the financial strategy, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement in financial systems. Applicants should be qualified accountants with extensive senior financial leadership experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Attractive benefits and competitive salary are offered in this role that requires one day a week in the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Other staff benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within housing or a multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance systems, processes, and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and governance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)

Job description

A prestigious recruitment partner is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance located in Ilford, UK. The successful candidate will lead the financial strategy, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement in financial systems. Applicants should be qualified accountants with extensive senior financial leadership experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Attractive benefits and competitive salary are offered in this role that requires one day a week in the office.