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Role: Head of Finance

Hours: 37

Salary: Circa £72,000

Contract: Permanent

Location: Oldham with hybrid working options

Reports to: Director of Finance

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) are seeking an analytical, values-driven problem solver who has the passion and skills to lead the Finance team to successfully support on the delivery of FCHO’s short-, medium- and long-term financial strategy.

The Finance team is a business partner to the rest of the organisation to support both current and future activities. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to play a critical part in supporting the Director of Finance, Executive Leadership team and other Heads of Service in delivering our exciting change agenda and improving services for colleagues and customers.

What's in it for you?

When you become a part of the FCHO team, you receive a range of fantastic benefits, including:

A salary of £72,000 per Annum.

30 days holiday and all UK bank holidays plus one company shut down day as determined by FCHO.

A 37 hour working week

A defined pension contribution scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%

Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan to help you cover a range of essential healthcare expenses such as dental treatment, optical care, physiotherapy, prescriptions and more.

Access to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier life.

Access to an Employment Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential counselling support for both personal and work-related issues.

Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay

Access to an on-site wellbeing room

Access to an on-site café

Long service vouchers

Death in service benefit

Who are we looking for:

Our ideal candidate is:

CCAB qualified with a record of CPD in finance.

Has experience of financial planning, treasury management, VAT and tax compliance and internal and external audit.

Is a proficient user of financial IT systems.

Has experience of leading, managing, motivating and developing a team and support with the delivery of a financial strategy.

Has knowledge of Housing SORP and RSH Financial Returns (desirable.)

Is able to interpret complex financial information from systems and spreadsheets and perform complex reconciliations.

Is able to interpret and implement technical accounting and taxation information with an up-to-date knowledge of Financial Accounting Standards and Statements or Recommended Practices.

Has excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to people who do not work in the finance team.

Has the ability to produce and present clear, accurate written information and operational reports.

Understands the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrates this by treating colleagues and customers fairly and equitably.

Who are we?

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) own and manage around 11,500 homes, we are proud to have the highest regulatory (G1/V1) rating and it is our vision improve lives, whether that is by providing our customers with safe, comfortable homes, through the social value work that we do, or by providing our colleagues with a fair deal when they are working with us.

Interested?

For further information about the role and for details of how to apply please visit:

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Applications must be received by Tuesday 17 September, 6pm