Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExcellent opportunity to work as part of the senior leadership team.Saxon Weald is a community focussed housing association based in Horsham.About Our ClientEstablished in 2000, Saxon Weald is a successful housing association managing nearly 7,000 homes across Sussex and Hampshire. We provide affordable rented and shared ownership homes for individuals and families, alongside specialist housing for people aged 55 and over.As a charitable Community Benefit Society, every pound we generate is reinvested into managing, maintaining and developing high-quality homes and communities. Regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, we are committed to delivering excellent services while ensuring long-term financial sustainability.We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead our finance function. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Governance, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for financial planning, control, reporting and performance. You will provide strategic financial insight, ensure robust financial governance and compliance, and lead a high-performing team that supports the organisation's ambitions and delivers value for money for our customers.Job DescriptionMaintain a strong financial control environment, overseeing core finance operations, financial systems, compliance and financial risk management to ensure accuracy, efficiency and accountability.Oversee rent, service charge and tax compliance, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and performance is effectively monitored and reported.Lead statutory reporting and audit, ensuring timely production of annual accounts, regulatory returns and compliance with accounting standards.Lead the organisation's budgeting and forecasting processes, providing robust reporting, insight and analysis to support effective decision making and the successful delivery of the Corporate Plan.Develop a high-performing finance function, leading and supporting the team while driving continuous improvement, customer focus and the effective use of systems and data. The Successful ApplicantQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong knowledge of finance business partnering and reporting.Experience leading finance functions and teams within a complex organisation.Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management, providing insight to support decision-making.Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage the financial risk and drive continuous improvement; social housing or similar regulated sector experience is desirable.What’s on OfferSalary £100,000Location: Horsham.This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded organisation with a strong social purpose and play a key role in shaping its financial future.ContactElizabeth CampionQuote job refJN-082026-7092597Job summaryFunctionCFO & Financial ManagementSubsectorCFO & Financial Management SubsectorIndustryPublic Sector & Not-For-ProfitLocationHorshamContract typePermanentConsultant nameElizabeth CampionJob referenceJN-082026-7092597
