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Freebridge Community Housing

Freebridge Community Housing is a social housing provider established in 2006 to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk's housing stock. The organisation now manages over 7,500 properties across West and North Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent and supporting those who want to move into shared home ownership.

**Mission:** To provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home.

**Values:** Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.

**Culture & Commitment:** Freebridge is committed to diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where every voice is heard and respected. The organisation embraces diverse perspectives to drive innovation and empowers colleagues to ensure equal opportunities for all. They do not discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics and are happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

## Senior Finance Manager

**Location:** King's Lynn, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)  
**Contract Type:** 6 month Fixed-Term Contract  
**Salary:** £60,000 per annum

### Key Responsibilities

- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, statutory financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and other financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts and long-term financial planning, working closely with department heads and senior management to inform strategic decision-making
- Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning and working capital, ensuring the organisation has sufficient funds to meet operational, investment and debt obligations
- Support day-to-day treasury activities, including banking relationships, debt management, loan covenant compliance, interest payments, and reporting on cash, liquidity and financial risks
- Provide financial analysis, modelling, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic initiatives, capital investment decisions and organisational planning
- Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts and key performance indicators, identifying variances, risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions where required
- Maintain strong internal controls, financial governance and audit readiness, coordinating with internal and external auditors and ensuring compliance with tax, treasury and financial reporting requirements
- Act as a finance business partner to senior leaders and non-financial teams, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight to inform operational and strategic decisions
- Identify and manage financial risks, including cash flow pressures, credit risk, interest rate exposure, cost pressures and compliance risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place
- Provide guidance to finance team members and contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, process automation and financial discipline across the organisation

### Required Experience

- Experience working within the social housing sector, with a good understanding of the financial and regulatory environment for housing associations and registered providers
- Strong financial reporting skills, including preparation of management accounts, reconciliations, and year-end reporting
- Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and long-term financial planning
- Knowledge of treasury activities, including loan management, funding arrangements, and lender relationships
- Experience in cashflow management and forecasting to support effective financial planning and liquidity management
- Familiarity with lender and covenant reporting, including monitoring compliance and preparing reports for funders

### Benefits

- Annual Salary: £60,000
- Generous Holiday Leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service
- Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access to Reward Gateway
- Comprehensive Leave Policies: 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Access to physio and counselling services, plus employee assistance programme
- Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer
- Discounted Gym Membership: Discounted membership at Alive Leisure
- Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions up to 12%

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Interim Senior Finance Manager role at Freebridge Community Housing, focusing on financial management, reporting, and strategic decision-making for a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Interim Senior Finance Manager

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Freebridge Community Housing is the largest not for profit housing provider in West Norfolk. We own and manage close to 7,500 homes in total. We are committed to our vision of Developing Homes and Creating Opportunities for People within West and North Norfolk

  

Freebridge was established in April 2006 and since then has been continually evolving to meet the individual needs of our customers and the changing requirements within the housing sector.

  

A key priority has been ensuring delivery on our promise to customers to deliver a major home improvement programme by our 2012 deadline. In addition we are dedicated to working with local partners to address wider social issues such as community development, customer engagement and the tackling of anti-social behaviour.

**About the Role**
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As Interim Head of Finance & Treasury, you will act as a key member of the senior finance leadership team. You will oversee financial strategy, treasury operations, financial planning & reporting, and regulatory compliance while deputising for the CFTO as required. This is a visible role with significant stakeholder exposure (Board, auditors, funders, and regulators).

**Key Responsibilities**

*   Provide strategic financial leadership and commercial insight to the Executive Team and Board
*   Lead treasury management, including liquidity, cashflow forecasting, funding arrangements, and lender/investor relationships
*   Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and accurate statutory & regulatory reporting
*   Ensure strong regulatory compliance and governance (RSH, FRS 102, etc.)
*   Manage and develop the finance, procurement, and treasury team
*   Drive value for money initiatives and support strategic decision-making
*   Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including auditors, funders, and pension providers

**Requirements**

*   Housing association / social housing sector experience (essential).
*   Previous experience operating at Head of Finance / equivalent senior level.
*   Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
*   Strong background in treasury management, financial strategy, and regulated environments.
*   Proven ability to lead and develop a multi-functional finance team.
*   Immediate or very short notice availability.

**Desirable**

*   Experience of organisational change programmes.
*   Treasury-specific qualifications or deep funding/lending expertise.

**Benefits**

This will be on a day-rate basis.

**Work Arrangement**

Remote, King's Lynn, England, United Kingdom. Initial 3 month basis. Reports to the Chief Finance and Technology Officer.

Interim Head of Finance and Treasury

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Chief Financial Officer

Treasury Management

Freebridge Community Housing is the largest not for profit housing provider in West Norfolk. We own and manage close to 7,000 homes in total. We are committed to our vision of “Developing Homes and Creating Opportunities for People within West Norfolk”. 

Freebridge was established in April 2006 and since then has been continually evolving to meet the individual needs of our customers and the changing requirements within the housing sector.

A key priority has been ensuring delivery on our promise to customers to deliver a major home improvement programme by our 2012 deadline. In addition we are dedicated to working with local partners to address wider social issues such as community development, customer engagement and the tackling of anti-social behaviour.

Freebridge is a not for profit housing provider in West Norfolk. It owns and manages close to 7000 homes, with about half of these being in and around King's Lynn.

We are looking for an experienced **Interim Head of Finance and Treasury** to join our incredible team on an initial 3 month basis.

This is a senior, hands-on role reporting to the Chief Finance and Technology Officer. You will lead the finance, procurement, and treasury functions during a period of strategic importance, ensuring robust financial governance, treasury management, and support for the organisation's growth and value-for-money objectives.

**About the Role:** As Interim Head of Finance & Treasury, you will act as a key member of the senior finance leadership team. You will oversee financial strategy, treasury operations, financial planning & reporting, and regulatory compliance while deputising for the CFTO as required. This is a visible role with significant stakeholder exposure (Board, auditors, funders, and regulators).

### Requirements

**Key Responsibilities**

- Provide strategic financial leadership and commercial insight to the Executive Team and Board
- Lead treasury management, including liquidity, cashflow forecasting, funding arrangements, and lender/investor relationships
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and accurate statutory & regulatory reporting
- Ensure strong regulatory compliance and governance (RSH, FRS 102, etc.)
- Manage and develop the finance, procurement, and treasury team
- Drive value for money initiatives and support strategic decision-making
- Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including auditors, funders, and pension providers

**Requirements**

- Housing association / social housing sector experience (essential).
- Previous experience operating at Head of Finance / equivalent senior level.
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Strong background in treasury management, financial strategy, and regulated environments.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a multi-functional finance team.
- Immediate or very short notice availability.

**Desirable**

- Experience of organisational change programmes.
- Treasury-specific qualifications or deep funding/lending expertise.

### Benefits

This will be on a day-rate basis.

King's Lynn

Seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance and Treasury to lead financial strategy, treasury operations, and regulatory compliance for Freebridge Community Housing. This remote role involves strategic leadership and stakeholder management, reporting to the Chief Finance and Technology Officer on a 3-month contract.

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