Deputy Director of Finance

5 days ago


St Albans, United Kingdom Robertson Bell Full time

Are you seeking a strategic number two in finance role within a complex establishment? Are you a confident leader who can develop staff and improve the overall performance of a finance function? Keen to work for an ambitious social housing provider thatoffers an unparalleled employee benefits package? If yes, this could be the role for you

This permanent Deputy Director of Finance position is for a dynamic and complex social housing organisation based near St Albans and reports into well-respected Director of Resources. Managing a wider team of thirteen, you will be working very closely withthe Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team to drive the organisation forward and enhance the performance of the finance function.

**The main duties of this Deputy Director of Finance role are as follows**:

- Play a leading role in strategic planning activities, working closely with the Director of Resources to drive performance in line with the organisation’s impressive growth plans.
- Control and monitor the annual budget setting process.
- Hold key oversight of the monthly management accounting cycle and ensure the timely reporting of financial performance against budget to all relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure the finance department is effectively managed and staff have access to necessary training and development opportunities.
- Lead on statutory reporting for the Group and present regularly at Board meetings.
- Close liaison with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, Trustees, internal and external Stakeholders and the audit committee.
- Engage in and provide leadership to a variety of exciting, upcoming projects, including reviewing the service charge policies and updating rent management processes.

This Deputy Director of Finance role is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious professional with previous experience senior finance experience who is now looking to take the next step in their career and learn from an experienced line manager who pridesthemselves in the professional development of their staff. Furthermore, my client boasts one of the best employee benefits packages in the sector, including a generous pension contribution, free on-site parking, an exceptional annual leave allowance and extremelyflexible working arrangements.
- Achieved their full accountancy qualification.
- Previous experience of overseeing the day-to-day running of a finance function in a complex organisation.
- Ideally, a background working in the social housing sector, but this is by no means essential.
- Experience managing a medium sized, multi-disciplined finance team.
- Brilliant communication skills and the ability to build credibility with Board-level stakeholders.
- A strong track record of driving process improvements.


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