Head of Finance

2 months ago

Stratford WestfieldLondon London, UK, United Kingdom Robertson Bell Ltd Full time

Populo Living are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance – Treasury and Financial Planning. Populo Living is a development and housing company wholly owned by a single shareholder, Newham Council. Populo Living enable Newham to keep control of Council land and build high quality, low carbon homes and neighbourhoods whilst retaining the developer profit for Newham Council, in the form of new affordable homes and long-term investment income.

The role of Head of Finance – Treasury and Financial Planning will lead, manage and co-ordinate the provision of the Groups Financial Planning, Treasury Management Services and Management Accounting functions as well as assist the Finance Director to lead and manage the Finance team.

The role:

  • Lead, manage and motivate a team of four with two direct reports.
  • Lead on all treasury related matters for the group such as arranging new funding, loan compliance, cashflow and banking.
  • Lead on the organisation’s annual financial plan, including extensive sensitivity analysis of key performance indicators.
  • Lead on the review of management accounts and production of board papers.
  • Attend relevant committees and board meetings as required.
  • Build strong collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders.
  • Deputise for the Director of Finance and Resources as required.
  • Support the Financial Controller to deliver year end accounts.
  • Oversee cashflow forecasting, managing all cash and loan balances.

The organisation:

Populo’s vision is that by 2030 they will manage at least 2,000 new high quality sustainable rented homes in Newham and generate significant social value investment through their Community Wealth Building Strategy and as a Net Zero Carbon company. This Vision aims to support the wider Council vision that is centred on using Community Wealth Building as a powerful force for economic and social justice, creating a fairer, more equal, and sustainable borough in which people have a genuine opportunity to reach their potential.

Essential criteria:

  • Fully qualified Accountant.
  • Previous experience working in either social housing, a commercial house builder or residential lettings.
  • Experience developing and delivering on treasury strategy.
  • Technical knowledge around long term planning AND management accounting forecasting.
  • Strong people management skills as well as being resilient and have an appetite for change.

This position requires someone able to commit to working three days per week from Populo’s head office in Stratford. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave and an employee pension contribution scheme of 10%.

The closing date for applications is 6th October with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 14th October.

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