Williamsburgh Housing Association (WHA) is a well‑established, community‑focused Registered Social Landlord committed to delivering high‑quality homes, excellent services, and meaningful impact across our neighbourhoods.
We are now seeking an exceptional Head of Finance & IT to join our Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal strategic role shapes the financial strength, digital capability and long‑term sustainability of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide inspirational leadership and expert direction across all finance and IT functions.
* Lead, motivate and develop high‑performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
* Oversee all financial operations, including management accounts, statutory accounts, treasury management, financial controls and regulatory returns.
* Ensure WHA maintains a robust, stress‑tested long‑term financial business plan aligned to strategic objectives.
* Provide governance assurance through strong compliance, risk management, internal controls and high‑quality reporting to the Management Committee and sub‑committees.
* Lead the strategic development and operational management of WHA’s IT systems, digital infrastructure and cyber‑resilience, ensuring technology supports modern, efficient service delivery.
* Drive value for money, innovation and digital transformation across the organisation.
About you
* Full professional accountancy membership (ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW, CIPFA or CIMA).
* Significant experience in a senior finance role with strong technical accounting expertise.
* Proven experience in financial planning, treasury management, risk management and performance reporting.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and drive organisational improvement.
* Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex financial information clearly to non‑specialists.
* High‑level IT competence and experience in IT or systems management (desirable).
* A commitment to WHA’s values of openness, accountability, equality and continuous improvement.
* Experience in the housing, charitable or public sector is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* Flexi‑time working
* Hybrid working
* Annual leave – 25 days plus 13 public holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension salary sacrifice – WHA are a member of the Scottish Housing Associations’ Pension Scheme with options of DC pension schemes for incoming employees to choose from. From 6th April 2026 the following rates will be on offer: Scheme 1: Employee 3% / Employer 6%; Scheme 2: Employee 5% / Employer 10%; Scheme 3: Employee 8% / Employer 13%; Scheme 3 will increase at a 1% incremental rate each year until it reaches 10% Employee and 15% Employer contribution rates by April 2028.
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