Assistant Finance Director
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£90,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Old Swinford, Stourbridge (DY8), DY8
Summary: The Assistant Finance Director role at a leading Housing Association offers a unique opportunity for a senior finance professional to operate as the number two in finance, directly reporting to the CFO. This position is focused on strategic leadership and operational delivery within a purpose-driven organization committed to high-quality services. The role is ideal for candidates with experience in the Housing sector who are looking to drive improvements across finance processes and systems. It is a 12–18 month fixed-term contract aimed at enhancing financial insight and business partnering across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the finance function, acting as deputy to the CFO
- Oversee financial and management accounting, ensuring robust reporting and controls
- Support financial planning, treasury activities, and development finance
- Drive a high-quality business partnering function across the organisation
- Lead on improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls
- Support the Executive team on business planning, including scenario modelling and stress testing
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience within a Housing Association or Registered Provider
- Strong leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams
- Ability to operate at a strategic level and influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent technical finance skills combined with a commercial, business-partnering mindset
- Strong analytical and systems capability, with confident communication skills
Salary (Rate): £95k per year
City: Old Swinford, Stourbridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Assistant Finance Director (12–18 month FTC to begin) A leading Housing Association in the areaA well-established and forward-thinking Housing Association is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to join on a 12–18 month contract initially. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position offers a unique opportunity to operate as the number two in finance, playing a key role in both strategic leadership and operational delivery.The organisation provides a broad range of general and supported housing and is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for its communities.
This role is ideally suited to a senior finance professional with Housing sector experience who is looking to step into a high-impact leadership role, driving improvements across people, processes, and financial insight.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance function, acting as deputy to the CFO
- Oversee financial and management accounting, ensuring robust reporting and controls
- Support financial planning, treasury activities, and development finance
- Drive a high-quality business partnering function across the organisation
- Lead on improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls
- Support the Executive team on business planning, including scenario modelling and stress testing
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience within a Housing Association or Registered Provider
- Strong leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams
- Ability to operate at a strategic level and influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent technical finance skills combined with a commercial, business-partnering mindset
- Strong analytical and systems capability, with confident communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader looking to step into a director level role within a purpose-driven organisation.