Head of Finance - Maternity Cover (12 months) Immediate Start

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  • Sittingbourne, Kent
  • £75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
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Are you an experienced finance leader looking to make an impact in the not-for-profit housing sector?South East Consortium (SEC) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Finance for a maternity cover contract to take the helm and support the business into its second year of incorporation.With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to support a vibrant not-for-profit organisation at a pivotal time, you'll help shape the financial direction of an ambitious team dedicated to meaningful impact in the housing sector.Based in Sittingbourne, Kent, SEC represents social housing providers across London and the South East. As a not-for-profit, we manage around £300m of public sector tenders and are dedicated to driving improvement in procurement practices within the housing sector.You will step into a pivotal leadership position, offering strategic and financial guidance to a growing, ambitious organisation. Working closely with our senior team, you'll help shape the next chapter for SEC, ensuring robust financial management and supporting key business objectives.Some of your responsibilities will include:
  • Providing financial leadership and direction, supporting the business through its next phase of growth
  • Supporting and helping to maintain budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
  • Advising on financial strategy and risk management
  • Overseeing management of £300m in public sector tenders
  • Driving continuous improvement in financial practice and procurement processes
About you:
  • Proven experience providing strategic and financial guidance at a senior level (relevant qualification, ACA or ACCA is essential)
  • Strong understanding of finance within ambitious, growing organisations
  • Leadership skills with a collaborative and adaptable approach
  • Passion for supporting not-for-profit goals and social purpose
  • Experience in the housing or public sector desirable, but not essential
Job details:
  • Head of Finance - Maternity Cover (12 months) Immediate Start!
  • Sittingbourne, Kent
  • £65,000 - £75,000 per annum plus car allowance, depending on experience
  • Full Time - 35 hours per week (part time or condensed hours will be considered)
  • Benefits include contributory pension, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, private medical insurance, birthday leave day, retail discounts, and more!
If you have the drive to lead, inspire, and support SEC's mission, we want to hear from you.Apply today and be part of a dedicated team making a difference in social housing.Inclusion & Diversity at SEC: we work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience, and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feelcomfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

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