Financial Services Lead

Financial Services Lead

Based in Buckinghamshire Hybrid Working

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Competitive Salary

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Services Lead to join a leading housing association. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to lead a high-performing financial services function, overseeing income management, rent accounting, cashflow, payroll controls, tax compliance and financial reporting within a complex organisation.

Working closely with senior finance leaders, treasury colleagues and operational stakeholders, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, delivering accurate financial information, and supporting continuous improvement across the finance function.

Financial Services Lead - Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Financial Services team, providing day-to-day management, coaching and development of finance staff
• Oversee income management, cash collection, credit control, rent accounting and creditor payment processes
• Manage daily and medium-term cashflow forecasting, working closely with Treasury to support funding requirements and surplus cash investments
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts and general ledger processes are maintained accurately and on a timely basis
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory returns for group entities
• Oversee payroll controls and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with pension and statutory obligations
• Manage the preparation and submission of tax returns, including VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax, SDLT, PSA and P11D requirements
• Lead the annual rent and service charge increase process, ensuring compliance and timely implementation
• Produce KPI reporting and Payment Practice Reports, providing insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen processes, controls and service delivery

Financial Services Lead - Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Strong experience within financial accounting, financial services, treasury, rent accounting or housing finance
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams
• Experience overseeing cashflow management, income collection and financial controls
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of payroll controls and tax compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Previous housing association experience would be advantageous

Rewards and Benefits:

• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Annual leave entitlement with the option to increase through service
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts, reward schemes and lifestyle benefits

Should you be interested in this Financial Services Lead vacancy, please don't hesitate to apply immediately.