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
Lead housing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long term modelling
Own rents and service charge setting, ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing
Oversee all housing related accounting and external regulatory reporting (including RCGF)
Prepare financial appraisals for development and asset management, including ROI analysis
Report on capital spend and housing investment performance
Lead and develop the Housing Finance team
Act as a trusted finance partner to Housing and Property teams
Support statutory accounts and external audit processes
About You
Essential:
Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience within a Housing Association / Social Housing environment
Strong understanding of housing income streams, rents and service charges
Experience working in regulated, complex organisations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to influence decision making
Experience leading and developing finance teams
Desirable:
Experience using Oracle and/or Pyramid
Package
£60,000-£70,000 salary
Predominantly remote working
Generous annual leave and pension
Flexible working and strong wellbeing focus