Solihull Care Housing Association

Finance Manager Join our mission to make a difference to people s lives Solihull Care Housing Association (hybrid) Contract: permanent Hours: full time 35hrs a week, will consider 28hrs a week. Dynamic working arrangements. Salary: £43,000 to £47,000pa (FTE or 35hrs a week) depending on experience Closing date: Open until filled early applications encouraged Are you a finance professional with a passion for social impact? We re looking for a Finance Manager to join our dedicated team at Solihull Care Housing Association (SCHA), where we re committed to delivering safe, affordable, and sustainable housing across our communities. We are a small, dynamic housing association, registered with the Regulator for Social Housing; we manage 156 homes across the Solihull area. We pride ourselves on being close to our customers and collaborative in our approach. This is a new role as we review our 10-year business plan, focusing on property and services improvements, potential new developments and offering value for money, this is an exciting time to join us. About the Role As Finance Manager, you ll play a key role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. You ll lead on budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This role is both strategic and operational, involving close collaboration with our board, CEO and colleagues, as well as external contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and qualified accountant, ready to play a key advisory role in a small business and willing to adopt a hands-on approach when necessary. The finance team also includes a part-time finance officer and an assistant. Key responsibilities include: Managing monthly and annual financial reporting Leading the budgeting and forecasting process Ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements Supporting the senior leadership team with financial insights and analysis Overseeing a small finance team and promoting continuous improvement What We re Looking For A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in the housing, public, or not-for-profit sector (desirable) Strong leadership and communication skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach A commitment to our values and mission Why Join Us? Flexible and hybrid working options, with some attendance in the office for key meetings and team connection. 32 days holiday per annum including bank holidays. In addition you can take one day off a year to take part in a volunteering activity Free parking Nest Pension scheme employer contribution of 5% with 5% employee contribution. Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme Generous sick pay provision Long term service rewards Right to unpaid Parental leave after qualifying period On-going training with yearly performance appraisal and personal development plan Team planning days, regular internal training sessions Supportive and inclusive workplace culture To be considered for this role, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Solihull Care Housing Association aim to be an equal opportunity employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment. This post is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. No contact from agencies or media sales please.