Finance Director

3 weeks ago

Greenock Inverclyde, United Kingdom CLOCH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED Full time

Cloch is a leading community-based Housing Association in Greenock, and their vision is to deliver services which exceed expectations delivered by a strong and resilient organisation.
They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Director to join the Leadership Team, taking responsibility for driving the financial strategy, and ensuring financial resilience, success, and organisational growth.

As Finance Director of a small team, the role will provide strategic direction to the team and provide direct support, ensuring robust financial controls and efficient management of Cloch’s financial resources. The role is offered on a part time basis of 3 days per week and is based in Greenock. Ideally candidates will be able to commit to being based in the office with the option of working from home one day each fortnight.

Be an effective member of the Leadership Team, working collaboratively with the CEO, Board, and colleagues on all matters of the financial strategy and financial function to ensure Cloch is a sustainable, ambitious, dynamic, and a successful organisation
Develop, lead, manage and resource the Finance section to deliver the strategic objectives and priorities as detailed in the Business Plan and Operational Delivery Plan
Finance Service
Oversee and co-ordinate the budget setting process to meet the budget schedule, (post year end budget review / mid-year budget review), including assisting with the annual rent review
Monitoring performance via Management Accounts, while advising on necessary action
Ensure the ongoing financial viability of the Association through effective long term financial planning, appropriate treasury management and effective and efficient use of resources
Appraise the financial plan via regular stress testing to inform risk considerations from the external and internal environment and put in place mitigating action to reduce risk
Ensure that the Association meets its existing and future loan covenants and lender reporting requirements, has sufficient financial resources to meet its long-term business plan requirements, including effective and timely negotiations of funding agreements as necessary, (refinancing due in 2027)
Ensure that the Association delivers value for money using industry benchmarking data and challenging financial assumptions
Ensure that appropriate financial policy documents and associated financial returns are prepared timeously and comprehensively for reports to Board Members, Stakeholders and Regulatory Bodies as required
Maintaining strong internal financial controls, supported via the development of the Financial Regulations & Treasury Management and Borrowing Policy
Ensure the Financial Statements are prepared in line with UK GAAP and SORP
Liaise with the external auditors to ensure that the Association’s finances are robustly audited and that the Annual Report and Financial Statements are presented to the Association’s Annual General Meeting
Support the Board to comply with the regulatory frameworks
Develop the Finance Team’s operational plan and key performance framework
Oversee the factoring service in terms of financial sustainability, invoicing, and debt recovery
Provide the CEO, Board and Sub-Committee with professional advice and support on any matters within the role remit
Ensure delivery of a range of projects for 2024/25

Performance Management
Develop and implement the Performance Framework to drive continuous improvement, in collaboration with the Leadership Team
Embed a performance culture, utilising performance data across the range of KPI’s
Review and contribute to the Association Risk Planning Strategy

Assess and appraise solutions and new initiatives to resolve issues, reduce risk, improve services, take advantage of opportunities, & develop the organisation to be the best it can be
Support the internal audit programme in relation to financial business activities

People Management
Carry out regular team and one to one meetings, including appraisals to monitor and review the performance of the department
Ensure staff are supported through learning and development and completion of training plans
Where necessary, provide strong and decisive management in terms of managing performance issues through the provision of support, identifiable and agreed outcomes and taking the necessary steps to improve performance, in line with Cloch’s HR policies

Ensure all information, reports and statistics are recorded, processed, or produced in line with GDPR, Cloch’s policy, procedures and any regulatory requirements, within agreed timescales
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policy and procedures and promote these across the organisation
Represent Cloch via attendance at events or external meetings and participate in promotional, marketing and community events relating to Cloch’s work, acting as an ambassador for the organisation

For this role the organisation is seeking a fully qualified accountant – CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent , who has proven history of working at a senior, strategic level and providing impactful financial leadership, financial management and advice within a fast-paced operating environment. It is important the appointed individual is an experienced finance leader who has led and developed finance functions and is experienced in delivering short, medium, and long-term financial planning to achieve strategy and goals.

Hold a recognised Accountancy Qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA) and evidence of Continued Professional Development
Treasury Management experience, including arranging loan funding to support business plan activities and maximising the return on cash investments
Experience of undertaking financial appraisals, sensitivity testing and making recommendations on options
Technical experience of accounting standards, budget setting and monitoring and a proven track record in managing external and internal audits
Proven track record in the delivery of a performance driven framework including benchmarking
Experience of change management and a track record of leading a team and motivating colleagues to deliver results
Proven track record of strategic risk management
Experience of priority management, including the ability to respond to unplanned activities, which are urgent, use delegation skills and have the ability to multi-task
Experience of supporting good governance activities, including following regulatory guidance, report writing, presentations, training and preparations of agendas and writing clear and concise reports

Management or Leadership Qualification
Experience of developing a Value for Money Strategy and monitoring progress
Experience and knowledge of Component Accounting
Experience of completing the Scottish Housing Regulator’s financial returns
Experience of using Brixx financial modelling software
Knowledge of the Scottish Housing Regulator’s Standards of Governance and Financial Management
Experience of performance management and recruitment, onboard, development, and retention of staff

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