Finance Director in Kilmarnock

• FINANCE DIRECTOR
• HYBRID WORKING
• £94,000 PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS
• NORTHWEST

I’m delighted to be partnered with a well-established housing association in the Northwest.

My client are looking to hire an experienced strategic Director of Finance to lead the Finance function and play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Business Services, the Finance Director will shape and deliver the Trust’s financial strategy, oversee financial planning and management, and ensure robust budgetary control, statutory reporting, treasury management and long-term financial viability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic financial leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping shape corporate strategy, business planning and organisational performance.
• Lead and develop the Finance Team, embedding a high-performance, customer-focused and collaborative culture.
• Oversee financial planning and control, including budgets, management accounts, forecasts, statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Drive long-term financial sustainability through business planning, treasury management, stress testing, tax planning and covenant compliance.
• Deliver strong financial insight and reporting to support decision-making, transparency and effective business partnering across the Trust.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management and compliance across finance operations, controls, audit, insurance, payroll, pensions and tax.
• Improve systems, processes and value for money, supporting efficiency, automation, ESG reporting and the Trust’s wider corporate plan.
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE
• Experience in working in Housing
• A recognised accounting qualification; ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA
• Strong senior-level finance leadership experience, with the ability to work credibly with senior leaders and Board members.
• Broad expertise in financial management, control and planning, including budgets, statutory accounts, treasury and cash flow management.
• Proven team leadership skills, with experience of coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of driving improvement and change, including project work, systems implementation and automation.

FOR THIS YOU WILL RECEIVE A COMPETITIVE SALARY OF UP TO £94,000 BASE, PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS, WHICH INCLUDE.

• 32 days holiday plus UK public/bank holidays
• Car Allowance
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave each year
• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit.
• Day off for your Birthday
• One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice
• Option to enroll in a Health Cash Plan
• Private health insurance
• 24/7, 365-day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Access to the Trust discount and benefit platform, the C. A. R. E hub.
• Cycle to work scheme*
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