Group Head of Finance

London Permanent £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
Oversee the Group Financial Reporting service's delivery in order to satisfy the Group's reporting obligations under statute and regulation. Accurate, timely, and compliant consolidated financial reporting for the Group is part of this, as is its preparation, analysis, and presentation.
  • Leading Housing Association
  • Collaborative working environment

About Our Client

With the belief that everyone deserves a decent house that offers them the opportunity to live a better life, this leading Housing Association is mainly active in London and the northwest of England. They accomplish this by providing all inhabitants with safe, excellent housing, services, and support.

Job Description

  • Oversee the production of the Group's quarterly trade statements, monthly management accounts, yearly accounts, and RSH regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Establish and maintain solid, continuous communication channels with external auditors and important Group stakeholders to oversee the yearly external audit, including scheduling and the group reporting system.
  • Oversee the creation and upkeep of a strong and useful chart of accounts that serves all Group companies, including joint ventures.
  • In close collaboration with L&D, supports the ongoing technical learning requirements of the accounting profession for direct reports.
  • Take the lead in interpreting the group's applicable accounting standards and facilitating internal discussions and training on the subject.
  • Refresh the company strategy and take part in the annual budgeting process till the board gives its approval.
  • To oversee the creation and external audit of the yearly financial statements for every Group company, as well as to standardise and regulate the usage of the Group's chart of accounts.

The Successful Applicant

  • Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW, CIPFA etc)
  • Significant experience as a senior member of a finance team within the Social housing Sector
  • Experience in delivering large Group external audit and Financial Statements within challenging deadlines
  • Experience of reporting under FRS102 and Housing SORP
  • Can demonstrate working independently and as finance lead with board responsibilities. (Experience in a Mid sized Housing Association is preferable)

What's on Offer

  • £75,000 - 85,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office
  • Access to a wide range of perks and discounts
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Cycle to work
  • Healthcare scheme
Contact
Eze Ewuzie
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6747594
Phone number
+44 7890434705

Job summary

Job function
Not for Profit
Subsector
Head of Finance
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eze Ewuzie
Consultant phone
+44 7890434705
Job reference
JN-052025-6747594