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Director of Finance and Resources

Brentford, South East England Permanent £124,999 - £125,000 per year View Job Description
Karibu Community Homes is the largest BME led housing provider in the UK, with a proud heritage and a clear social purpose. Karibu are looking for a Director of Finance and Resources to join their executive team, based in London.
  • Exciting opportunity to join a London based HA as their Executive Finance lead.
  • It is an excellent time to join a newly merged organisation with a new focus.

About Our Client

Karibu Community Homes is the largest BME led housing provider in the UK, with a proud heritage and a clear social purpose. The organisation owns and manages homes across London and the Southeast, providing affordable housing and services that help residents and communities thrive.

Guided by strong values and an unwavering commitment to inclusion, equality and representation, at Karibu every decision contributes to better outcomes for residents.

As it continues to evolve, invest in its services and embrace digital transformation, Karibu is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to play a key role in shaping the organisation's future and delivering its ambitious vision.

Job Description

  • Provide strategic leadership across Karibu's finance and IT functions, ensuring strong financial performance, robust governance and the resources needed to deliver the organisation's objectives.
  • Act as a trusted adviser to the Board and Executive Team, building strong relationships and providing strategic insight to support effective decision making.
  • Oversee the production of the annual accounts, regulatory returns and external audit process, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting and treasury management, ensuring Karibu maintains a sustainable financial position and capacity for future investment.
  • Provide strategic oversight of IT and digital transformation, ensuring technology supports excellent services, operational efficiency and organisational growth.
  • Lead the organisation's approach to risk management and value for money, embedding a culture of accountability and efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant with a successful track record in senior leadership roles in the social housing sector or similar.
  • Strong experience of financial strategy, treasury management and regulatory compliance.
  • Comfortable operating at board and executive level, with the ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • A collaborative and inspiring leader with strong interpersonal skills, an appreciation of the opportunities and challenges that are facing the social housing sector.



 

What’s on Offer

  • Salary is £125,000
  • Comprehensive pension contributions and annual leave entitlement
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Based in the London office



The closing date for this role is 23rd August 2026.This is a great time to join Karibu. The organisation has welcomed several new board members who bring fresh perspectives and ideas, working alongside the executive team to encourage new ways of thinking and support the organisation's continued development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the organisation, influence key decisions and play a central role in working with the regulator and delivering Karibu's ambitions over the coming years.

Contact
Elizabeth Campion
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7071269

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Location
Brentford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Elizabeth Campion
Job reference
JN-072026-7071269
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Liz is a Partner who leads the Social Housing and Government Practice at Page Executive in the UK, specialising in Finance, Governance & Board level appointments across the UK. 

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