Head of Finance Systems & Data - Affordable Housing & Property

Overview

Lead finance systems and data for affordable housing, overseeing teams and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• forecasting
• budgeting
• reporting
• data governance
• dashboard development
• process improvement

Tasks

This role makes sure our finance systems and data work brilliantly for a large, complex and highly regulated organisation that provides homes to 90,000 households. Day to day you'll be the bridge between divisional finance users and Group Finance, Technology and Data - translating what needs to be done both ways so systems run smoothly, data is trusted, and priorities are clear. You'll lead a small team, improve processes and controls, and ensure our reporting stands up to audit and regulatory scrutiny. You'll be a key player in delivering major transformation projects; you'll develop practical dashboards and insight that help leaders make decisions; and you'll support major investments with modelling and impact analysis; and you'll be the flag-bearer for the CCO division on sound use, management and governance of data. Above all, you'll focus on outcomes for customers - using systems and information to improve service, value for money and compliance across a >£1bn turnover business. -Management and development of the team -Creation of forecasts and budgets -Ensuring accurate and timely production of Property management accounts -Manage and grow the key stakeholder relationship with the Property Director and his senior team, as well other key teams throughout Sanctuary

Requirements

• cima
• advanced excel
• sap
• uk licence
• team management
• change management

What You Bring

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working We need a calm, credible leader who can influence across a matrix, not a hands on coder. You'll be fluent in enterprise finance platforms (e.g. SAP, Oracle or Dynamics) and in how data should be structured, governed and used. -Wellbeing support and tools -This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence -Confident in making sound financial recommendations based on business proposals and similar -Fully Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA -Advanced Excel and reporting tool capability is essential -Combined sound judgement with the people skills to align diverse stakeholders around changes that improve outcomes for customers -Demonstrable experience of managing a team -Strong experience of both management and statutory reporting, comfortable engaging senior executives and boards -Good track record of delivery in complex or regulated settings (housing, utilities, NHS, local government, financial services or large charities), setting clear priorities and seeing them through -Proven experience of being involved in, and managing organisational change -Extensive experience in operational finance teams

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Benefits

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. £87,101 - £91,685 per year plus Company car or car allowance 35 hours per week This is a new, high profile leadership role with real scope to improve how a major, regulated housing organisation manages its finance systems and data. You'll have direct access to the divisional Finance Director, close collaboration with Group teams, and the freedom to set a clear plan that makes a tangible difference for customers and communities. We welcome candidates from across sectors; housing experience is helpful, not essential. Flexible, hybrid working is standard, with occasional travel to Worcester and London. -Employee recognition scheme -Cycle to Work scheme -25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays -Employee Advice Service including counselling -Employee discounts -Employee Volunteering scheme -Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools -Role salary is £87,101 per annum (rising to £91,685 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) -Life Assurance -A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits -Voluntary health plans

About Sanctuary

-It builds, owns and manages roughly 125,000 homes, encompassing affordable rent, shared ownership, student and keyworker housing. -Its care arm runs over 100 residential care homes and supported living units, transforming lives through specialist services. -Financed via careful stewardship and not‑for‑profit reinvestment, Sanctuary reinvests every penny into community development. -Large-scale retrofit schemes, including multi‑million-pound EPC upgrades, showcase its commitment to enhancing residents’ homes. -Regeneration projects breathe new life into neighbourhoods, such as transforming Glasgow’s former Victoria Infirmary into homes. -Unusual in its breadth, it operates across housing, care, student living, supported and keyworker accommodation under one umbrella. -A strategic acquirer, recent additions include Cornwall Care, Swan Housing Association and Johnnie Johnson Housing. -Its scale grants access to grants and public funding, enabling ambitious schemes in England and Scotland.

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