The Vacancy
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:
1. Leading the day-to-day operations of the Finance function
2. Drafting Audit and Risk Committee and Board of Management Reports
3. Preparing Regulatory and Statutory Returns
4. Leading and delivering the annual Financial Statements, Audit and Budget Setting processes
5. Leading on the delivery of the monthly Management Accounts and Forecast process
6. Managing the Annual Rent Increase Process and providing Assurance on all increases
7. Managing and improving existing processes
8. Assisting with the annual Insurance renewal process
We are looking for someone who:
1. Is a Qualified Accountant with solid, post qualified experience (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
2. Has a substantial and successful track record in a Financial Controller (or similar) role
3. Is competent in Excel and Word
4. Has experience in producing financial statements
5. Has the ability to provide financial insight and analysis to enable decision making
6. Has strong technical abilities for report writing financial control and processes
7. Has a personable and approachable leadership style
8. Ideally you will have experience working within the Housing, Charity or similar sector.
9. 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
About Estuary
Estuary is a Housing Association with a strong and clear regional commitment within Essex. We work very successfully within every district in Essex, the three outer East London Boroughs and in the Suffolk Coastal District.
We currently own and manage over 4600 properties. We are always looking at ways to increase the number of homes we can offer and believe it is important to build communities, not just homes.
We are committed to the provision of good-quality housing, care and support services to meet local needs and to contribute to the development of sustainable communities. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, their views are important to us in helping shaping future services.
We employ just over 300 people, two thirds of whom work providing care and support to people with learning disabilities. We also have an army of dedicated people behind the scenes providing a variety of services including rent collection, gardening, estate management and working on projects to build new houses.
Estuary Benefits
Flexible and Hybrid Working
Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday and Additional Paid Leave Allowances
Mental Health Support Portal
Healthcare Cash Plan
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