Job Overview
We are seeking an Assistant Director - Finance to join our Operational Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of our organisation. This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance leader who combines strategic insight with operational excellence, and strong people skills.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the CFO, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation.
- You’ll lead a business partnering team who add value by proactively working with stakeholders to ensure financial control and best practice.
- You will also manage our Rent setting function to ensure statutory and regulatory standards are met and that costs represent good value for money to our customers.
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles across the organisation, you will maintain strong internal compliance, audit processes, and risk management arrangements.
- Using data‑driven insights, you will influence business decisions and improve organisational performance.
- You will also present complex financial information clearly to boards, committees, and non‑financial audiences.
- You will be a champion of a culture of accountability and commercial awareness across the organisation.
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior‑level experience.
- Results‑focused with proven ability to lead financial strategy and organisational change, aligned with our A‑Game standards, and able to bring exceptional leadership, influencing, and collaboration to the role.
- Passion for service excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation; will lead the team with purpose and enthusiasm.
Benefits
30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and private medical insurance.
