Financial Controller (Housing)
Southend on Sea, Essex (Hybrid Working)
£70,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time
35 Hours per week
We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Finance professional to join our well-established Finance team as a Financial Controller. In this key role you will effectively lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance function.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you will be responsible for leading our Financial Reporting, Processing and Compliance and Rent Setting teams, and will support them in the delivery of the department’s goals and objectives.
Estuary Housing Association are more than a Housing Association. We’re a team of dedicated individuals, driven by a clear social purpose of providing housing our customers are proud to call home, and changing lives for the better every day. We own and manage over 4,700 properties across Essex, the three outer East London Boroughs and the Suffolk Coastal District.
With the support of this team, the main duties for the role are:
Leading the day-to-day operations of the Finance function
Drafting Audit and Risk Committee and Board of Management Reports
Preparing Regulatory and Statutory Returns
Leading and delivering the annual Financial Statements, Audit and Budget Setting processes
Leading on the delivery of the monthly Management Accounts and Forecast process
Managing the Annual Rent Increase Process and providing Assurance on all increases
Managing and improving existing processes
Assisting with the annual Insurance renewal process
We are looking for someone who: Is a Qualified Accountant with solid, post qualified experience (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Has a substantial and successful track record in a Financial Controller (or similar) role
Is competent in Excel and Word
Has experience in producing financial statements
Has the ability to provide financial insight and analysis to enable decision making
Has strong technical abilities for report writing financial control and processes
Has a personable and approachable leadership style
Ideally you will have experience working within the Housing, Charity or similar sector.
Demonstrable experience of line managing a team.
So, do you think this is for you? Are you ready for the challenge? Well, if you are, we would love you to apply! Closing date: 5th February 2025 1st Stage Interview: TEAMS to be confirmed 2nd Stage Interview: Onsite to be confirmed
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Drafting Audit and Risk Committee and Board of Management Reports
Preparing Regulatory and Statutory Returns
Leading and delivering the annual Financial Statements, Audit and Budget Setting processes
Leading on the delivery of the monthly Management Accounts and Forecast process
Managing the Annual Rent Increase Process and providing Assurance on all increases
Managing and improving existing processes
Assisting with the annual Insurance renewal process
We are looking for someone who: Is a Qualified Accountant with solid, post qualified experience (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Has a substantial and successful track record in a Financial Controller (or similar) role
Is competent in Excel and Word
Has experience in producing financial statements
Has the ability to provide financial insight and analysis to enable decision making
Has strong technical abilities for report writing financial control and processes
Has a personable and approachable leadership style
Ideally you will have experience working within the Housing, Charity or similar sector.
Demonstrable experience of line managing a team.
So, do you think this is for you? Are you ready for the challenge? Well, if you are, we would love you to apply! Closing date: 5th February 2025 1st Stage Interview: TEAMS to be confirmed 2nd Stage Interview: Onsite to be confirmed
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