Head of Finance

at  Eastlight Community Homes

HEAD OF FINANCE

Join Eastlight: Shape the Future of Our Finance Department!
Eastlight Community Homes is looking for an influential Head of Finance to oversee our financial activities and enhance financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning. In your role as the Finance Department’s leader, you will oversee a committed team, implement strong financial regulations, and foster a mindset of responsibility and ongoing enhancement.
In your role as the Head of Finance, you will have a crucial part in overseeing our financial well-being, spearheading efforts to update finance operations, and guaranteeing adherence to financial laws. Your guidance is essential in coordinating financial plans with our organisational goals, guaranteeing continued growth and stability.

Accountabilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the finance transformation agenda, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Financial Stewardship: Oversee accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Audit and Compliance: Lead the external audit process and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Financial Systems and Processes: Optimise finance systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure timely submission of regulatory returns and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies.

Requirements:

• Qualified Expert: Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Experienced Leader: Significant experience in financial control and reporting, preferably within the housing or property sector.
• Strategic Thinker: Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, with a proven ability to lead financial operations.
• Communicator & Influencer: Exceptional communication skills, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector-leading total rewards package:

• £90,000 annual base salary
• Full-time, Permanent
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
• Agile working environment; our Head Office is in Braintree, Essex.

Application Closing Date: 26/09/2024
Interview Date: 4/10/2024
Why should you join Eastlight?
At Eastlight, we believe that purpose drives progress. We are a dynamic and purpose-led organisation committed to making a positive impact in the East of England. We strive to create meaningful connections with our customers and provide exceptional service that aligns with our values and mission.
Eastlight Community Homes currently own 14,500 homes across the East of England and continues to develop and provide further new build affordable homes. This means there is a range of opportunities for you to excel and develop through a career at Eastlight.
To truly succeed with Eastlight, you need to be accountable, inclusive, and up for a challenge. We’re on a journey to make our communities better.
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk.
Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship

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