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Form of workAt Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
More about your role
As a member of the business leadership team, you will collaborate with Directors, Board members, and colleagues on financial strategy to ensure organisational growth and sustainability. You will lead the preparation of financial strategies, policies, and procedures, manage finances and operations, and oversee financial reporting. Your role includes developing financial forecasts, monitoring performance indicators, preparing audit files, and supporting the finalisation of annual audited statements. Additionally, you will maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, including subsidiary Boards, Senior Management, Housing Regulators, Auditors, and Government representatives.
This is a hybrid role from our Preston, Lancashire office with the expectation to be based in the office two days a week.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
To be considered for this role. you must have experience working closely with operational colleagues in a complex organisation, influencing all stakeholders. You need to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance staff and be proficient in data analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Your role requires challenging and operating effectively at a leadership level, with strong decision-making, strategic thinking, planning, and prioritisation skills.
You will lead team in a matrix management culture, providing advice and support per accounting standards, group policies, procedures, and deadlines. Preferred qualities include experience in continuous improvement, managing multiple projects, and developing policies to ensure sound financial management and regulatory compliance.
If all of this sounds like you then please make an application with us today!
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- Annual bonus 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
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