Head of Housing Finance - Home Based

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 - now 6 years in a row!

Reporting directly to Director of Commercial Finance, the role will lead all aspects of Housing finance, strategic and operational. As well as short- and long-term financial planning, the post holder will lead on Rents & Service charge setting, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met and Management Accounts, Budgets and forecasts are produced. This role includes full oversight of all accounting activities ensuring compliance in all Housing Related and regulatory reporting.

They will also provide financial advice and support to the Housing team ensuring decisions are made in line with organisational expectations.

Closing date:
This advert may close early due to high demand

Your main duties will include:

• Leading on Financial Planning and long-term financial modelling, along with budgeting and forecasting
• Undertaking data and trend analysis of housing for the sector and other organisations to ensure continuous improvement and efficiencies of reporting and performance
• Lead the Rents and Service Charge setting and uplift processes, ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing's Rent Standard.
• Lead, inspire and motivate the Housing Finance team (rents and service charge accountant and finance officer, property), enhancing the quality of data reporting and control. Managing the workflow of the team and providing support and professional development to ensure the team is equipped with adequate technical accounting knowledge.

The successful applicant will have:

• Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Previous experience working in the Social Housing sector
• Able to apply analytical skills beyond the traditional functions of finance
• Experience of managing people

• Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
• Discounted health and dental cover
• Life Assurance
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan

• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on .
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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