* Hours: 35 hours per week
* Grade: EVH Grade 8
* Contract: Permanent
* Closing Date: 3 February 2025, 12:00
Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity. With a history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. With over 1550 rented properties, homes are our purpose, service and sustainability our priority.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our management team with responsibility for overseeing, leading and supporting the operations and performance of the Finance and IT team.
The ideal candidate will be performance driven, demonstrate role flexibility, possess proficient IT skills, and have excellent communication, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills. An accounting qualification and significant demonstrable experience of financial accounting are essential.
Core Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the management of a small staff team (finance, IT, and debt management).
* Fostering a proactive team culture that demonstrates ownership and ensures the successful delivery and achievement of operational and performance standards in support of the corporate objectives of GWHA and its commercial subsidiary Glasgow West Enterprises.
* High level of technical knowledge and experience, focus on compliance, risk management, and coordination of team performance.
Key Tasks:
* Operational leadership and direction of Finance and IT Team activities and performance.
* Financial management and planning; compliance with internal financial controls.
* Treasury management policy implementation.
* Budget preparation.
* Risk management including fraud and cyber risk.
* Contributing to the development of the corporate strategy and leading on policy/procedures/KPIs, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance with governance, regulatory, and legislative requirements.
* Promote innovation in ICT, contribute towards strategy and oversee systems/software implementations.
* Leading the preparation of Governing Body reports to ensure compliance and informed decision-making.
* Office management solutions.
In return, GWHA offers generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:
* 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Flexible working practices including flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Specific GWHA benefits including annual service commitment award, long service award, and additional festive leave
* Professional development & training opportunities
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
For further information and an application pack, please visit our website.
Closing Date: Monday 3 February 2025.
Interview Date: Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Promoting Equality.
Registered as a Scottish Charity NO. SCO01667.
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