Head of Finance Planning and Control in Cornwall

About Coastline

At Coastline we have a set of strong values focused on:

• Putting our customers first
• Openness, honesty and accountability
• Striving to be the best
• Valuing each other

Coastline Housing is a charitable social landlord serving Cornwall. We are proud to be a key provider of housing and support in Cornwall, including social housing for thousands of people, shared ownership, and rent to buy homes. Our Extra Care scheme in Redruth houses many older people, and our services for anyone experiencing homelessness help hundreds each year.

Accredited with Investors in People Gold, Investors in Volunteers, a Menopause Workplace Pledge and Disability Confident Leader, we are a proven, people-focused employer, putting customers and colleagues at the heart of what we do.

Please notify our recruitment team if you would like help accessing the job information, need the application details in a different format, or require any adjustments to the application process to support any disabilities or different needs you may have.

If we have advertised for a full-time position but your preference is to work part-time or flexibly, please do give us a call so we can discuss these options with you. It is more important to us that we have the right people in our organisation, rather than just people who can work full-time.

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity to join Coastline as a senior member of our Finance team, supporting the organisation to deliver strong financial leadership and long-term sustainability. In this role, you will lead the Groups financial planning, treasury and tax functions, ensuring accurate financial information is available to support strategic decision-making and that funding, cashflow and regulatory requirements are effectively managed.

This is a varied and influential role, working closely with the Director of Finance, senior leaders and external partners including funders and regulators. You will oversee key finance functions, support development and growth activity, and help build a high-performing, data-driven finance team that contributes to the delivery of Coastlines Corporate Plan.

You will be a qualified accountant with experience of financial planning and treasury management, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders across the business. At Coastline, we value how you work as much as what you do. Youll demonstrate behaviours aligned to our values, be confident leading and developing teams, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to financial processes and controls.

In return, Coastline offers a welcoming and supportive working environment, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

What we can offer

• 33 days including bank holidays (prorated for part-time roles)
• Additional annual leave buying and selling scheme
• Up to 5% annual individual bonus, PLUS flat rate corporate bonus
• Healthcare cash back
• High street discount and cycle to work schemes
• Trained mental health first aiders and Wellbeing champion groups
• An employer pension contribution of up to 8.3%
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Family-friendly socials throughout the year
• Charity and volunteer days form part of our annual activities

Please note we may opt to close this vacancy earlier if we have a large response to the advert, so we would encourage you to get any application in as swiftly as possible to avoid disappointment.

Anticipated closing date: 26 February 2026

Anticipated interview date: 09 March 2026

If you feel Coastline is the place for you, please apply following the instructions and links below. We look forward to hearing from you.