The Head of Finance Planning & Control is a senior leadership role within the Finance & Performance team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. You will lead on financial planning, treasury management, and tax strategy, while ensuring robust financial controls and high-quality insight to support strategic decision-making across the organisation.,

Lead the Group s financial planning function, ensuring accurate and timely business and rent plans to inform strategic decisions.
Oversee treasury management, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and proactive management of debt, cashflow, and security.
Support the Director of Finance in securing appropriate funding to meet organisational needs.
Lead tax planning activities, ensuring compliance while optimising financial efficiency.
Ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.
Provide financial support to development activities in partnership with the
Development Finance function.
Oversee purchase ledger operations and ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place.
Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, policies, and systems.
Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver meaningful financial insight and support effective decision-making.
Contribute to the development of a data-driven, high-performing finance team.
Deputise for the Director of Finance and support the wider Senior Management Group as required.

We are seeking a strategic, technically strong, and collaborative finance professional with:
A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPFA or equivalent).
Proven experience in long-term financial planning and treasury management.
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, tax, and regulatory requirements.
A track record of improving financial processes, systems, and controls.
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information.
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
The ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation.
Experience within the housing association or public sector environment.
Exposure to development finance activities.

Coastline Housing is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in the search for a Head of Finance Planning & Control.

Electric car scheme.
Relocation package available for candidates moving to the area.
Generous pension contribution of 8%.
Flexible and hybrid working options.
The opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation making a real impact.

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