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Head of Finance - Property Services

Wareham, UK

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Full Time

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Head of Finance - Property Services

Location: Wareham, Dorset

Salary: £73,000.00 - £78,134.00

Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00

Department: Financial Reporting

Reports to: Assistant Director Finance – Customer Services


We're looking for an experienced and strategic Finance Head of Property Services to join a leading organisation in the housing sector. This is a high-impact leadership role, overseeing the financial performance of a £155 million maintenance directorate and managing a team of seven finance professionals.


The Role

You will be a key member of the senior finance team within the Group Financial Reporting division, leading the financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning for the maintenance division.


You will act as a trusted business partner to operational leaders, translating financial data into actionable insights and supporting strategic decision making.


You will also play a vital role in integrating new acquisitions into the group’s financial framework, ensuring compliance, efficiency and alignment with best practice.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Senior and Assistant Management Accountants to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting

  • Produce and present monthly management accounts to senior directors

  • Manage quarterly reforecasts and long-term financial planning for the maintenance function

  • Partner with directors and budget holders to support operational and strategic decisions

  • Support statutory reporting and coordinate with the wider Group Finance team

  • Drive process improvement and system development within the finance function

  • Contribute to the organisation’s overall financial strategy as part of the senior finance team

  • Lead and develop your team to ensure performance, growth and succession planning

  • Promote cross-functional support and knowledge sharing within finance


What We’re Looking For

  • Fully qualified accountant (CCAB) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience

  • Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting and business partnering

  • Proven leadership skills managing finance teams across different levels

  • Comfortable working with senior stakeholders across finance and operations

  • Commercially astute with a strategic approach

  • Excellent Excel and financial systems skills

  • Strong communicator with the ability to present complex information clearly

  • Organised, proactive and able to meet tight deadlines


Desirable

  • Background in social housing or property maintenance

  • Experience using Microsoft Dynamics F&O and Adaptive Insights

  • Understanding of statutory reporting, corporation tax and VAT


Other Requirements

  • Full clean driving licence and access to a car for travel to sites

  • Willingness to travel to key sites at least twice per month


We are proud to guarantee interviews for people with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. Email your CV to kirstie.oxlade@pin-point.co.uk

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