1. Platform Housing Group is looking for a Chief Finance Officer.
2. Exciting role at one of the largest Midland's Housing Associations.
About Our Client
Platform Housing Group is one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands owning and managing almost 50,000 homes across the Midlands from Herefordshire in the West to the Lincolnshire coast in the East, and from the Derbyshire Dales in the North to the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire in the South.Our portfolio includes homes for social and affordable rent as well as shared ownership homes. We also offer supported housing schemes and retirement living accommodation right across our regions.Platform have a G1/V1 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing, a Standard and Poor's A+ (stable) rating and A+ (negative) Fitch Rating.We are really proud of all that and know there is more to do.This is a pivotal moment for Platform Housing Group (PHG), a chance to simplify and bring everything together, to build confidence and deliver on the ambitions we have always had. We are refocusing to make sure the basics are done well.At PHG we are looking for a Chief Finance Officer to join our Executive Team.This role will be the key strategic lead for the organisation on all matters relating to Finance, Treasury and Procurement.
Job Description
3. Financial stewardship - leading the organisation's financial operations, including financial planning, financial business partnering, financial accounting, procurement, Treasury Management and investor relations.
4. Customer driven decisions - the new CFO will have a deep affinity with the Platform purpose to ensure that all colleagues deliver a customer-first housing experience for a better future.
5. Robust assurance - Managing the finance function to deliver robust financial controls, improving performance, and mitigating risks.
The Successful Applicant
6. Leadership - Executive experience or held a senior management position with regular exposure to the Executive Team. Leading a finance and treasury team with the ability to lead and inspire a diverse workforce.
7. Strategic thinker - the ability to lead financial planning in a complex organisation, working with teams across the organisation.
8. Performance driven - demonstrate a cross-organisational solution focused approach to achieving high-performance and achieving better outcomes for Platform's customers.
9. Qualified accountant - CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with a proven track record of achievement
The ideal candidate will have worked in social housing or other relevant industries.Platform is a high performing developing organisation that focuses on its customers and colleagues. Customers are front and centre of everything we do, the decisions we make and the services we offer.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and excellent benefits including a car allowance, bonus and 35 days leave.If you are interested in this role please do make contact to have a confidential conversation.