Head of Finance

Head of Financial Reporting

Our housing client is seeking an experienced finance leader to join its Finance team as Head of Financial Reporting.
Based in Didsbury with a hybrid working arrangement, the role supports a large housing organisation committed to delivering high-quality homes and services across the Northwest.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead the Financial Reporting and Finance Systems teams and play a central role in financial governance, statutory reporting, forecasting, tax compliance, and the ongoing improvement of finance systems. This position requires a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, proven leadership capability, and the ability to influence decisions through accurate financial insight.
The role also involves regular travel to offices in Liverpool and Manchester, typically on a weekly basis.

This role is FTC 9 months

Benefits
* salary of £91,500 per annum, paid on an annual basis.
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days plus bank holidays, totalling 40 paid days each year.
* Access to a holiday purchase scheme and service-related annual leave increases.
* Immediate pension enrolment with matched contributions up to 10 percent.
* Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are included.
* Simply Health cash plan with optional family coverage and private healthcare benefits.
* Paid leave for sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption absence.
* Access to the Learning for Life scheme with up to £150 annually.
* Access to discounts and cashback offers, including retail, automotive, holidays, and cycle-to-work savings.
* Support for career development through training and professional qualifications.

What You Will Do?
* Lead the production of annual statutory accounts and ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain a strong financial control environment that supports audits and safeguards organizational assets.
* Oversee monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes for accuracy and reliability.
* Lead quarterly forecasting and support annual budget-setting processes with clear financial insight.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of the organization's 30-year financial plan.
* Provide technical accounting guidance in line with current accounting standards and best practice.
* Oversee tax compliance activities and coordinate with external advisers to ensure timely submissions.
* Lead finance systems development, automation, controls, and continuous process improvement.
* Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and deliver value for money.
* Lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams aligned with organizational values.

Your Skills
* Fully qualified accountant status, with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification required.
* Significant experience producing and interpreting high-quality financial information.
* Strong background in financial reporting, financial controls, and compliance processes.
* Solid understanding of finance systems and general ledger structures.
* Proven ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis and insight.
* Experience building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated success leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams.
* Excellent communication and report-writing skills for financial and non-financial audiences.
* Good understanding of value for money principles in a business setting.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate-level Excel capability.
* Experience in the housing sector or social housing environment is desirable.

Interested?
If this role matches your experience and career goals, please submit your application for consideration by sending your confirmation and CV over to [email removed]
For additional information, a confidential chat can be booked at short notice .