Connexus
Job title:
Head of Finance and Procurement
Company
Connexus
Job description
Are you a strategic and hands-on finance leader with a passion for making a real difference? Do you want to work for an organisation that provides quality, affordable homes and supports rural communities?We are a well-established and values-driven rural social housing provider in the West Midlands, committed to delivering sustainable housing solutions that empower communities. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for an experienced Head of Finance and Procurement to play a key role in shaping our financial strategy and ensuring our resources are used effectively to support our mission.As our Head of Finance and Procurement, you will report directly to the Executive Finance Director and play a crucial role in ensuring financial sustainability, value for money, and robust governance. You will lead on financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, procurement, and regulatory compliance, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive efficiency and innovation.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the finance and procurement functions, ensuring effective financial controls and strategic financial management
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support decision-making
- Manage treasury and investment strategies, ensuring long-term financial sustainability
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, including reporting to the board and external stakeholders
- Develop and implement an effective procurement strategy, ensuring value for money and ethical sourcing
- Work closely with operational teams to align financial and procurement strategies with organisational objectives
- Support funding applications and investment decisions to enhance the organisation’s housing portfolio
- Lead and mentor the finance and procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within social housing, public sector, or a not-for-profit environment
- Strong knowledge of financial management, procurement, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- A proactive and strategic mindset, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
- A commitment to the values of social housing and supporting rural communities
This role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices with Head office at Craven Arms (estimated 40% of the time) and travel to other offices as required.Shortlisting date: 10 March 2025Interview date: 21 March 2025About ConnexusConnexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10,500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.Email:
Expected salary
£84262.97 per year
Location
Craven Arms, Shropshire
Job date
Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:53:51 GMT
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