Director of Finance and Resources

• Exciting opportunity for a Finance Director to join a housing organisation
• Tenant focused organisation looking for their next Executive Finance lead

About Our Client

Phoenix Community Housing is a not-for-profit, resident-led housing association based in South East London.

Created in 2007 as a large-scale voluntary transfer from Lewisham Council, we own and manage 7,800 homes in the wards of Bellingham, Whitefoot, Downham and Grove Park.

We are a community gateway housing association and resident leadership is core to our ethos. Phoenix residents form the largest group on our Board and the Chair and Vice-Chair are residents. We are currently rated G1 V1 by the Social Housing Regulator.

We have a national reputation as one of the most innovative social landlords when it comes to resident involvement and community empowerment. Our vision is that "Together we are building a stronger future for our Phoenix community"
We are committed to providing homes and services which meet our residents' needs now and in the future. Our services go above and beyond standard housing management and we work hard to provide safe, affordable well-maintained homes. We have a land-led development programme, building new homes of quality and sustainable design which benefit and enhance the existing community.

Job Description

Phoenix is now looking for a Director of Finance and Resources to join their Executive Team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Working together with the rest of the Executive Team and the Board to contribute to the strategic leadership and management of the organisation.
• Providing oversight of the organisation's finances and regulatory compliance and advice on strategic options to ensure that Phoenix meets its vision.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a multiple function team, including finance, governance, performance and ICT and Facilities.
• Managing the finance function to deliver robust financial controls, improving performance, and mitigating risks.
• Designing, implementing, and supporting the highest quality governance in line with our Community Gateway model.
• Ensuring the organisation is resourced with the appropriate skills, capabilities, systems, and processes to deliver the strategies that are put in place by the Executive.

Working with the Board, the Executive and colleagues to ensure resident involvement in decision making at every level

The Successful Applicant

You will be a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with a proven track record of achievement, with the ability to drive and manage a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will have worked in social housing or other relevant industries, with experience managing a multiple function team. It is also important they previously held a senior management position with regular exposure to the Executive Team.

This is a unique opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly resident led, ensuring our residents' thoughts and aspirations inform all business plans and strategies.

What's on Offer

Package details: £130,000 plus benefits

Closing date 20th November 2022

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Page Executive.

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