Head of Finance and Resources
Location
Sevenoaks, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
About Our Client
Kent based Housing Association are looking to recruit a Head of Finance & Resources candidate on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be expected to manage the Association's finances, preparing financial reports for the Chief Executive and Board, and manage planned property maintenance projects and IT strategy.
Job Description
Financial Control and Reporting
- To prepare financial forecasts and report to the Chief Executive and Board on identified risks and necessary remedial actions to ensure long term financial viability.
- To prepare the Association's statutory accounts for audit and liaise with the auditors.
- To prepare monthly reports and management accounts for the Board and make recommendations to the Board on its content and layout.
- To prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Chief Executive and other members of the Senior Management Team.
- To prepare monthly budgetary information for budget holders and assist them with budgetary control.
- To contribute to the preparation of the annual Business Plan.
- To make recommendations to the Board on treasury management.
- Responsible for Rent, Fee and Service Charge Setting for the organisation.
- To make recommendations to the Board on financial policies
- Liaising with residents on any finance issues.
Bookkeeping and Payroll - To line manage the Finance Team, to arrange necessary training, and to be familiar with and periodically audit their work.
- Responsible for Payroll and liaise with our payroll provider.
- To be fully conversant with the Association's accounting software.
- To update finance department procedures as required.
Insurances - To meet at least annually with the Association's insurance brokers and make recommendations to the Board on renewals.
- To handle insurance claims.
Technology - To take responsibility for the Associations IT strategy, engaging professional advice as required.
- To ensure suitable IT support and training is provided for staff.
- To keep IT expenditure within the agreed budget.
- Service Improvement and innovation of financial and technology procedures.
- Responsible for all technology equipment
The Successful Applicant
Professional accountancy qualification (CCAB).
Experience in a similar role at a senior level
Financial management experience in the charitable, housing, social care or public sectors.
Project management experience
Experience working in a regulated sec
Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and various accountancy software
Good time management and organisational skills.
What's on Offer
- An Employee Assistance Programme (Simplyhealth)- offering discounted gym memberships, 24/7 GP services, free counselling sessions and cash back on dentist, opticians and prescriptions, etc.
- 6.6 weeks annual leave increasing to 7.6 weeks after 5 years' service (including bank and public holidays)
- A paid day off for your birthday
- Up to twelve weeks sickness entitlement (based on length of service)
- Reimbursement for professional memberships
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend Scheme (£200 reward per referral)
- Full training and support with your professional development
- Free eye tests for those staff who use display screen equipment on a daily basis
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