Interim Head of Finance and Treasury
Job Description
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).
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.
About the Company
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.