Independent Finance, Risk & Audit Committee Member (Non-Executive)
Posted 5 days ago by PA Housing
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Independent Finance, Risk & Audit Committee Member involves providing expert financial oversight and strategic guidance within a housing association. The position requires a seasoned finance professional with a strong background in audit and risk management to contribute to the organization's success and compliance. The candidate will play a crucial role in shaping financial strategies and ensuring robust risk management practices. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while potentially growing into a Non-Executive Director position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a holistic view of the organisation and performance focusing on financial processes to deliver business success.
- Contribute to the development and review of the company strategy particularly relating to financial planning and risk management.
- Identify and assess financial risks and ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are in place.
- Track financial performance against targets and provide independent scrutiny of management's effectiveness against those targets.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and legal requirements.
- Ensure robust risk management controls are in place and that the organisation is aware of and manages financial risks.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience as a Finance Director.
- Sound evidence of audit and risk management, ideally as part of an audit and risk committee.
- Independence and integrity.
- Strategic mindset and excellent judgment.
- A passion for improvement.
- Alignment to our missions and values.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Surrey
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job reference: 001919
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 23/06/2025
Location: Hybrid: London, Surrey or Midlands
Employment type: Fixed Term
Hours Per Week: 0
About Us
We’re not here to do what’s always been done. We’re here to reimagine what it means to provide warm, safe, and affordable homes and related services to those who need them. So, we are seeking people with the same drive to come and join us, which is where you come in….
The Role:
As a key independent member of our Finance, Risk and Audit Committee your expertise in these specialisms will help us build on the foundations, for our future success. We are seeking a seasoned finance professional, with a passion for audit and risk, to bring their knowledge and drive to a housing association striving to exceed the standards and to define what good looks like in the sector. Do you want to work in an organisation making a difference in our communities and helping people in need, could you be part of that difference?
What you'll do:
- Provide a holistic view of the organisation and performance focusing on financial processes to deliver business success.
- Contribute to the development and review of the company strategy particularly relating to financial planning and risk management.
- Identity and assesses financial risks and ensuring appropriate risk mitigation strategies are in place.
- Track financial performance against targets and provide independent scrutiny of management's effectiveness against those targets.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and legal requirements.
- Ensure robust risk management controls are in place and that the organisation is aware of and manages financial risks.
What we value:
- Extensive experience as a Finance Director
- Sound evidence of audit and risk management, ideally as part of an audit and risk committee.
- Independence and integrity
- Strategic mindset and excellent judgment
- A passion for improvement
- Alignment to our missions and values
Why join us?
Be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your insights make a real impact. Enjoy a role that values your independence and expertise, helping shape our future success. Plus, the chance to grow into NED Board position.
Time we would need you to invest:
- 4-6 Committee meetings per annum typically 2 in person in Walton-on--Thames or Leicester
- It would also be highly desirable to attend 2 Board away days per annum often involving an overnight stay.
Ready to make a difference? Please see the role profile and essential and desirable criteria attached and if you have what it takes apply now and help steer our company towards a brighter future!