At Brighter Places, we are pleased to announce that a vacancy has become available for a full time, permanent Head of Financial Reporting and Control to join our team. The successful applicant will play a key role in leading the way we deliver our Finance services across the association ensuring that we provide an efficient and effective service.

Head of Financial Reporting and Control

At Brighter Places, we are pleased to announce that a vacancy has become available for a full time, permanent Head of Financial Reporting and Control to join our team. The successful applicant will play a key role in leading the way we deliver our Finance services across the association ensuring that we provide an efficient and effective service.

You will provide leadership and development of the operational finance team and ensure high quality provision of processes and services provided to the business. You will lead on external auditing and annual financial statement, with a focus on improving controls, processes and systems.

You will consistently demonstrate our Values, creating positive working relationships with internal colleagues, external customers and stakeholders.

What you will receive

  • A starting salary of £65,000 with the opportunity to obtain additional performance related pay increments
  • Working 37 hours per week in a hybrid / agile working environment
  • 30 days annual leave + Bank holidays + 1 day volunteering leave + ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
  • £700 flexi-benefit per year that can be used towards breaks away, treatments, counselling, fitness activities insurances, family activities and many more options
  • 6.16% pension contribution + life assurance
  • Company sick pay of up to 14 weeks full pay + 14 weeks half pay
  • Access to an interest free loan of up to £1000
  • Access to development opportunities to enhance your career through Brighter Places University
  • Paid professional membership
  • As well as a whole host of other benefits including; free immunisation, eye tests, discounted bus fares, independent financial advice, EAP, fresh fruit in the offices and more!

What will you be doing?

  • As a senior leader within the association you will business partner the Executive and Senior Operational teams providing insight and challenge to support in the delivery of operational objectives.
  • Lead the finance team in the creation of monthly and annual financial statements and ensure management information provided is accurate and insightful and providing effective challenge and scrutiny.
  • Lead on the full end to end audit process with regards to financial reporting whilst continuously reviewing and implementing effective financial controls ensuring that the association creates and embeds a strong financial control environment and VFM culture.
  • Lead the service charges and rent setting for the association with regards to financial information and assurance with a focus on maximising income opportunities.
  • Lead the transactional finance team ensuring suppliers are paid on time, accounts are managed and sufficient controls and review is in place. Accurate completion of regulatory returns including the FVA and quarterly cashflow forecasts.
  • Deputise for the financial director where required.

 For more information about the role, please read the full role profile.

 Bring It!

  • You will be a qualified accountant with significant previous experience in a senior leadership role within finance. You will have up to date knowledge of current UK accounting standards and requirements.
  • You will have excellent people management skills and the ability to inspire and influence those around you. A confident, dynamic, and supportive leader and team player, with a proven record for developing others.
  • You will have the drive and commitment to consistently deliver challenging targets, while demonstrating a ‘can do’ attitude. You will be IT literate and willing to champion use of technology in service delivery.
  • You will have an understanding of change management and able to bring together differing cultures to provide an environment for the creation of new and sustainable organisational models.
  • A prior knowledge or background in social housing would be desirable.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

 

So, how do you apply?

For an informal chat about this position, please contact us on hr@brighterplaces.co.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is 27 April 2023.  Interviews will be held w/c 1 May 2023

To apply, we ask candidates to please complete our application form below or send us your CV and covering letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role to hr@brighterplaces.co.uk. However, we recognise that this doesn’t suit everyone so please contact us at the email above if you need adjustments to allow you to apply.

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