Head of Finance & Resources
Full time - 35 hours per week
Permanent
Office Location: Croydon
Salary - £87,500.00 PA.
Benefits on offer: 25 days leave (+1 day increase after each year of employment), extra holidays for celebration days, matching pension, private healthcare and health plan benefit provider, flexible working, and more.
Screening call dates: Monday 1 June
Interview dates: Tuesday 9 June
Advert Closing date: Wednesday 27 May @ 23.59This is an exciting senior management opportunity to play a central role in ensuring ccha remains financially strong, well-governed and equipped for the future. As Head of Finance & Resources, you will lead our Finance, ICT and Facilities & Safety functions-ensuring each operates efficiently, collaboratively and in alignment with our mission to provide safe homes, excellent customer care and value for money for our residents.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will work closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, deputising when required, and contributing to organisation-wide strategy, planning and performance. You will champion operational excellence, digital transformation, value for money and strong internal controls, ensuring that our services are fit for purpose, future-focused and delivered to a high standard.
Key responsibilities
Oversee day to day financial operations including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, management accounts and audit coordination. Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial statements, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Provide data for financial projections and long term business planning support, including maintenance of 30 year financial models and cashflow forecasts
Ensure consistent application of financial regulations, rent standards, and value for money principles
Ensure the delivery of high performing ICT services and infrastructure that meet evolving business needs
Oversee ICT service levels, supplier relationships, digital transformation projects and disaster recovery planning
Oversee the management and development of ccha’s office environment, ensuring it is safe, compliant and fit for purpose
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements and support ccha’s green agenda
Promote ccha’s values-Care, Adapt, Everyone, Resilience-in all interactions and leadership behavioursEssential requirements
Right to work
DBS checkAbout you
We’re looking for someone who is:
CCAB qualified (ACA/FCA, ACCA/FCCA, CIMA or CIPFA)
Proven leadership of high performing teams in customer focused environments
Leadership across cross functions and understanding of IT delivering
Experience supporting organisational change and improving processes and systems
Experience overseeing ICT services or managing ICT suppliers
Strong communication skills, able to present complex financial information clearly
Excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship building skills
Decisive leadership that balances strategic insight with operational delivery
Effective workload and time management; able to meet deadlinesAbout us Founded as Croydon Churches Housing Association, ccha is a social housing provider with a focus on quality homes and excellent customer care. We have over 1600 homes across 3 London Boroughs, Croydon, Sutton & Bromley. We provide a variety of homes including social housing, Shared Ownership and outright sales.
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Salary description
£87500.00 - £87500.00 per year