Head of Housing Finance
Salary: £60,000-£70,000
Location: Remote (South / Midlands preferred)
Contract: Permanent
The Role
We are working with a large, values led not for profit organisation within the housing sector to appoint a Head of Housing Finance. This is a senior role leading all housing related finance activity, both strategic and operational, and reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Finance.
This position requires prior Housing Association / Social Housing experience and strong knowledge of rents, service charges and regulatory reporting.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead housing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long term modelling
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Own rents and service charge setting, ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing
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Oversee all housing related accounting and external regulatory reporting (including RCGF)
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Prepare financial appraisals for development and asset management, including ROI analysis
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Report on capital spend and housing investment performance
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Lead and develop the Housing Finance team
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Act as a trusted finance partner to Housing and Property teams
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Support statutory accounts and external audit processes
About You
Essential:
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Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
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Proven experience within a Housing Association / Social Housing environment
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Strong understanding of housing income streams, rents and service charges
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Experience working in regulated, complex organisations
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to influence decision making
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Experience leading and developing finance teams
Desirable:
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Experience using Oracle and/or Pyramid
Package
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£60,000-£70,000 salary
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Predominantly remote working
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Generous annual leave and pension
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Flexible working and strong wellbeing focus
