Head of Finance

£64,909 per annum, plus excellent benefits, including Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution of 20.8% of your salary)

Permanent

Colchester

Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) who are looking to appoint a Head of Finance. This is a pivotal appointment where you will lead and deliver their ambitious plans.

Colchester Borough Homes is a company set up by Colchester City Council in 2003, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings in the local area, including the Council’s housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall.

Their ambition is to be the trusted choice for local housing, property and community services.  CBH are focused on delivering great value services that make a difference and work closely with their Customers and the Council to improve services and make Colchester a better place to live and work.

The Head of Finance is a key role which will provide operational leadership and management of the company’s Finance service resulting in the delivery of great value services that make a difference for their customers and communities.

Reporting directly to the Director of Resources, you will work closely to ensure that the Leadership Team is provided with relevant management information. You will take a lead role in delivering the financial agenda to support strategy and ensure that a robust finance function is in place to support the continued success of the organisation.

You will be responsible for the full finance service and drive achievement of the medium-term delivery plan, financial and service plan performance indicators through effective service planning and performance management.

The ideal candidate will be a finance professional and be ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA qualified or equivalent, with previous experience of leading a finance team. You will have gravitas, drive, ambition and above all a strong degree of commercial and financial acumen. In addition to the ability to liaise with high level key stakeholders, you will create insightful financial information that will direct business planning and performance. You will be a proven strong team manager who is able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.

Colchester Borough Homes has a “hands-on”, pragmatic team culture, so it is essential that you have the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and be involved in the day-to-day operations. In addition, a key element of the role will be coaching and influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes.

This is an exciting time to join Colchester Borough Homes, so if you feel you have the drive, passion and enthusiasm to help achieve their mission and vision, Colchester Borough Homes can offer you a role that is not only hugely satisfying, but brings great benefits and a stimulating and supportive working environment.

In return, Colchester Borough Homes are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits such as Local Government Pension Scheme, enhanced holiday and life cover.

Flexible and agile working arrangements including working from home will also be considered.

For more information about the role and organisation please contact Senan Pierce, Senior Business Director at Hays Senior Finance who is the retained consultant working in partnership with Colchester Borough Homes.

Closing date for all applications: Sunday 4th August. 2024

Interviews will take place: Week commencing 12th August, 2024

All third party & direct applicants will be forwarded directly to Senan Pierce at Hays Senior Finance to be screened as part of the recruitment process.