Head of Finance

Waverley Housing

Hybrid, Hawick

Head of Finance
Hawick/Hybrid
Salary - £51,076
Permanent - Full Time Contract

Are you an experienced finance professional seeking a transformative career move? We invite you to delve into the exceptional opportunity of becoming the Head of Finance at Waverley Housing. This pivotal role promises not only a significant impact on communities throughout the Scottish Borders but also a chance to lead strategic initiatives in finance and broader services in a unique location.

Waverly Housing manages around 1,440 properties across the Scottish Borders, and we have recently embarked on our first new build development project in Galashiels.

As Head of Finance, you will be the driving force behind all things financial in the organisation. Your key responsibilities will centre around:

• Finance Experience: a relevant qualification or can demonstrate working towards full membership of a recognised accountancy body (ICAS, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA)
• Transformational Leadership: Leading business and service transformations, fostering innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Governance & Guidance: Providing specialised advice on finance regulation and management to ensure compliance and excellence
• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborating closely with the Management Team to contribute to and achieve overarching strategic goals

In the middle of delivering our five-year business plan, Waverley Housing is steadfast in its commitment to keeping rents affordable for residents whilst upholding high energy efficient standards. Recent success in securing support from the Scottish Governments Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund reflects the Company’s drive for sustainability and innovation.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in finance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in overseeing management accounts and a track record of driving positive changes.

We need a strategic thinker with effective leadership skills, ready to make a meaningful impact. This opportunity is open to those looking to take a step-up, and to those in the rest of the UK as well as Scotland.

The post comes with the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis 2/3 days per week from the office.

For an informal confidential discussion about this role contact: Lorna Notman, Corporate Services Director on 07300 231 892

For an application pack please email: recruitment@waverley-housing.co.uk

Waverley Housing is committed to equalities, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 23 September 2024 @ 5pm

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON: W/C 7th October