Public Sector

Assistant Director of Finance (18 month FTC) A leading Housing Association in the area A well-established and forward-thinking Housing Association is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to join on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position offers a unique opportunity to operate as the number two in finance, playing a key role in both strategic leadership and operational delivery. The organisation provides a broad range of general and supported housing and is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for its communities. This role is ideally suited to a senior finance professional with Housing sector experience who is looking to step into a high-impact leadership role, driving improvements across people, processes, and financial insight. Key responsibilities Lead and develop the finance function, acting as deputy to the CFO Oversee financial and management accounting, ensuring robust reporting and controls Support financial planning, treasury activities, and development finance Drive a high-quality business partnering function across the organisation Lead on improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls Support the Executive team on business planning, including scenario modelling and stress testing Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Proven experience within a Housing Association or Registered Provider Strong leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams Ability to operate at a strategic level and influence senior stakeholders Excellent technical finance skills combined with a commercial, business-partnering mindset Strong analytical and systems capability, with confident communication skills This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader looking to step into a director level role within a purpose-driven organisation.

A well-established housing provider in the North West is seeking an interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for a 6-month period. The organisation has a strong focus on service delivery, financial control, and continuous improvement across its housing operations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining team management, consolidation of management accounts, and strengthening of business partnering across the organisation. A key focus will also be driving improvements in financial systems and processes, including automation and better use of core finance systems. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering team, providing direction, oversight, and support across key service areas Oversee and consolidate monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to the Finance Director and senior stakeholders Drive high-quality business partnering across the organisation, supporting operational teams with financial insight, challenge, and decision-making Support property-related finance activities as required (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital spend) Identify and implement process improvements, with a focus on automation and efficiency across finance systems Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight Requirements: Qualified Accountant with proven experience operating at a senior finance level, ideally from a housing association background Strong understanding of management accounting, including consolidation, reporting, and performance analysis Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams, ideally within a business partnering model Experience within property or housing finance (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital programmes) is highly desirable Strong systems expertise, with experience improving and automating finance processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels Please get in touch if this role is of interest and you feel you can add value in the position.

P2P Implementation Specialist A leading social housing provider based in London is seeking a P2P Implementation Specialist to support a key transformation programme. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable housing and offers excellent flexibility, with predominantly remote working. This is a 6-month contract requiring a strong P2P professional with a keen eye for best practice to help optimise processes, systems, and controls. Responsibilities: Partner with operational managers to design and refine P2P data structures, including coding frameworks, approval work flows, and alignment with the Statement of Delegations Assess and enhance system functionality across works orders and maintenance contracts, implementing robust approval protocols and three-way matching to drive automation Develop and document exception processes for non-standard payments (e.g. non-PO invoices, one-off suppliers) Optimise system configuration within the test environment to support efficient, scalable P2P processes Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test script creation, coordination with operational teams, analysis of results, and development of training materials Requirements: Strong experience in Procure-to-Pay implementation and/or process improvement, with a clear understanding of financial controls and compliance Experience within housing, property, maintenance, repairs, or civil engineering is advantageous, but not essential Proven ability to design and optimise work flows (e.g. approval hierarchies, coding structures, exception handling) with a focus on efficiency and automation Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance teams If you are looking for your next opportunity and have the relevant experience, please apply as soon as possible. The process is moving quickly.

Looking to use your fundraising expertise to make a real global impact? This is your opportunity to join a world-leading international organisation driving change where it matters most. As a Fundraise Development Manager, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping fundraising strategy, securing critical funding, and managing donor relationships across a global network. Key Responsibilities • Develop high-quality grant proposals, donor reports, and communications • Oversee grant compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting processes • Support fundraising strategy, forecasting, and pipeline development • Conduct donor research and provide strategic insights to internal stakeholders • Coordinate cross-team collaboration to deliver effective fundraising outcomes Essential Skills & Experience • Minimum 3 years experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development • Proven track record securing funding from foundations and government donors • Strong proposal writing, reporting, and storytelling skills • Experience building donor pipelines and developing new partnerships • Financial literacy, including budgeting and grant reporting My client can offer flexible working arrangements, with 1 day a week in the office. Applications for this role are now under review, and the deadline could well be brought forward if the suitable candidate is found. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application!