Finance & Corporate Services Director

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing association in Motherwell is seeking a Finance & Corporate Services Director to lead financial and corporate functions. The successful candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and a strong background in leadership and governance. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of finance, risk management, and digital strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness. This position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Investor in People accreditation

Qualifications

• Relevant track record in a senior financial role.
• Leadership qualities and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial, Corporate and Digital functions.
• Monitor performance and determine Audit Plans.
• Identify areas for digital investment and improvements.
• Develop and embed quality Governance function.
• Manage HR, Communications, Customer Services, and Procurement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Digital strategy

Corporate governance

Risk management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CCAB)

Job description

Overview

Salary: c£75k plus fully funded car leasing scheme
Location: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
Job Type: Full Time

Thank you for your interest in the position of Finance & Corporate Services Director at Lanarkshire Housing Association (LHA). LHA provides good-quality affordable homes for those in housing need and currently has over 900 properties throughout Lanarkshire. Supporting people to achieve a better future is at the heart of everything we do and we do this in partnership with Local Authorities, the Scottish Government, our tenants, customers, and other stakeholders. To assist in the development of strong communities, we put customers’ needs and expectations at the centre of our decision-making process to ensure that we deliver high quality services which are focused on people and homes. We are committed to working towards the highest standards of corporate governance and the post of Finance & Corporate Services Director can make a significant positive contribution in this area.

Our people are experienced, passionate, and dedicated to the work of the Association. The post of Finance & Corporate Services Director will be a key role in the Association, leading on all aspects of finance, corporate services and IT - allowing for the development and oversight of these key areas.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of Financial, Corporate and Digital functions, ensuring compliance with good governance practice and other financial, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Finance, Audit & Risk: Monitor performance, detailed cash flow statements and projections and loan portfolio statements on a regular basis. Determine strategic Audit Plans & Risk Management Policy - mitigate all known risks to underpin the strategic aims of the business.
• Digital & IT: Digital Strategy - Identify areas of the business that need investment and harness new technologies, including AI, to introduce flexibility and improvements in accessibility.
• Corporate Governance: Responsibility for the development and embedding of the highest quality Governance function at all levels regarding legislation and best practice as well as lead or contribute to working groups and project teams.
• Corporate Services: including HR, Communications, Customer Services, GDPR, office management and Procurement.
• Collaboration with Executive Team colleagues to ensure that LHA is financially sustainable and in a position to contribute positively to Scotland’s housing priorities.
• Promotion of our core values and contribute effectively to leadership and the strategic direction of LHA to develop and sustain a Mindful, Connected, Inclusive and Accountable culture.

Qualifications

As such, we would expect the successful candidate to have a relevant track record in a senior financial role; backed by a professional accounting qualification (CCAB). Leadership qualities, commercial awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively are all relevant and valuable.

Benefits and Employer Information

Lanarkshire Housing Association is a supportive and progressive employer. A range of family friendly policies are in operation to assist employees balance their work commitments with their family and leisure responsibilities. We have Investor in People accreditation (Silver) recognising that the development of people’s professional and personal skills is important.

How to apply

If you would like more information on this opportunity, please contact our retained consultant, David Bond at McGregor Bond at [e-mail] or call for a confidential discussion on 07801 490678 (leave a message to get a call back). There is a briefing pack available.