Interim Finance Manager (HRA) Our Client, a leading organisation within the public sector, is seeking a highly skilled interim finance manager specialising in Housing Revenue Accounts (HRA). This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a key financial leadership role during a crucial period of organisational development. Role Overview This position has arisen as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen financial oversight and optimise Housing Revenue Account management. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies, ensuring compliance, and supporting organisational sustainability. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the financial management of Housing Revenue Accounts, ensuring effective control and reporting. Develop, implement, and review financial policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with organisational goals. Provide expert financial insight and recommendations to senior leadership to inform decision making. Ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements pertaining to HRA activities. Prepare comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, and budgets, presenting insights for strategic planning. Collaborate with various teams to improve financial processes and optimise resource utilisation. Manage and develop relationships with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Qualifications Proven track record of managing Housing Revenue Accounts during year end within a UK Local Authority. Extensive experience in financial planning, reporting, and governance within a complex organisation. Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards relevant to local authorities. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting to diverse audiences. Demonstrable experience in leading teams or projects within a finance setting. Professional qualification such as CCAB, ACCA, or CIMA. Prior experience working within local government or housing organisations. Knowledge of relevant financial software and systems. Familiarity with current HRA regulations and funding mechanisms. Join Our Client If you possess the strategic mindset, technical expertise, and leadership qualities necessary for this influential role, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV to be considered for this interim opportunity and help shape the future of housing finance management. Please note: Profiles without extensive HRA experience within a local government setting will not be considered. Apply for this role Please tick the box to acknowledge your acceptance of our Privacy Policy.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Interim Finance Manager (HRA) Our Client, a leading organisation within the public sector, is seeking a highly skilled interim finance manager specialising in Housing Revenue Accounts (HRA). This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a key financial leadership role during a crucial period of organisational development. Role Overview This position has arisen as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen financial oversight and optimise Housing Revenue Account management. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies, ensuring compliance, and supporting organisational sustainability. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the financial management of Housing Revenue Accounts, ensuring effective control and reporting. Develop, implement, and review financial policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with organisational goals. Provide expert financial insight and recommendations to senior leadership to inform decision making. Ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements pertaining to HRA activities. Prepare comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, and budgets, presenting insights for strategic planning. Collaborate with various teams to improve financial processes and optimise resource utilisation. Manage and develop relationships with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Qualifications Proven track record of managing Housing Revenue Accounts during year end within a UK Local Authority. Extensive experience in financial planning, reporting, and governance within a complex organisation. Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards relevant to local authorities. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting to diverse audiences. Demonstrable experience in leading teams or projects within a finance setting. Professional qualification such as CCAB, ACCA, or CIMA. Prior experience working within local government or housing organisations. Knowledge of relevant financial software and systems. Familiarity with current HRA regulations and funding mechanisms. Join Our Client If you possess the strategic mindset, technical expertise, and leadership qualities necessary for this influential role, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV to be considered for this interim opportunity and help shape the future of housing finance management. Please note: Profiles without extensive HRA experience within a local government setting will not be considered. Apply for this role Please tick the box to acknowledge your acceptance of our Privacy Policy.
A leading public sector organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager specializing in Housing Revenue Accounts (HRA). This pivotal role involves overseeing financial management, leading strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in financial planning and governance, complemented by professional qualifications such as CCAB, ACCA, or CIMA. If you have the leadership qualities necessary for this influential position, apply now to shape the future of housing finance management.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
A leading public sector organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager specializing in Housing Revenue Accounts (HRA). This pivotal role involves overseeing financial management, leading strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in financial planning and governance, complemented by professional qualifications such as CCAB, ACCA, or CIMA. If you have the leadership qualities necessary for this influential position, apply now to shape the future of housing finance management.
Do you understand the Housing Revenue Account well enough to partner with operational leaders on it? Can you bring clarity to complex housing budgets, from rents to repairs and capital investment? Are you confident managing HRA reporting while influencing decision-making across housing services? A large and complex housing organisation is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner - HRA to support the financial management of its Housing Revenue Account. This role sits at the heart of housing operations, providing both robust financial reporting and meaningful insight to senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring the HRA is well managed, understood and aligned to operational delivery, working closely with service leads across housing management, repairs and asset services. Key responsibilities include: Leading budget monitoring and financial reporting for the Housing Revenue Account, ensuring accuracy and clear insight. Partnering with operational teams across housing management, repairs and asset services to support financial decision-making. Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and variance analysis for HRA services. Supporting the development and maintenance of the HRA business plan, including long-term financial modelling where required. Providing financial oversight of key cost areas such as repairs, maintenance and service delivery programmes. Ensuring compliance with HRA-specific accounting requirements, funding rules and regulatory expectations. Supporting year-end processes, including audit preparation and statutory reporting relating to the HRA. This is a high-impact role within a core part of the organisation, offering the chance to work closely with operational leaders and influence how housing services are delivered financially. The HRA sits at the centre of the organisation's financial sustainability, making this a visible and meaningful assignment. To be considered, please meet these criteria: Strong experience working with the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) within a local authority, ALMO or housing organisation. Proven background in finance business partnering, including supporting operational service areas. Strong understanding of housing finance, including rents, repairs and capital investment. Ability to produce high-quality financial reporting and translate this into clear insight for non-finance stakeholders. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and delivering within tight reporting deadlines. This is an interim assignment with a hybrid working model, offering the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a key housing finance function. If you're an HRA-focused finance professional who can combine technical knowledge with strong stakeholder engagement, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apr 02, 2026
Seasonal
Do you understand the Housing Revenue Account well enough to partner with operational leaders on it? Can you bring clarity to complex housing budgets, from rents to repairs and capital investment? Are you confident managing HRA reporting while influencing decision-making across housing services? A large and complex housing organisation is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner - HRA to support the financial management of its Housing Revenue Account. This role sits at the heart of housing operations, providing both robust financial reporting and meaningful insight to senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring the HRA is well managed, understood and aligned to operational delivery, working closely with service leads across housing management, repairs and asset services. Key responsibilities include: Leading budget monitoring and financial reporting for the Housing Revenue Account, ensuring accuracy and clear insight. Partnering with operational teams across housing management, repairs and asset services to support financial decision-making. Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and variance analysis for HRA services. Supporting the development and maintenance of the HRA business plan, including long-term financial modelling where required. Providing financial oversight of key cost areas such as repairs, maintenance and service delivery programmes. Ensuring compliance with HRA-specific accounting requirements, funding rules and regulatory expectations. Supporting year-end processes, including audit preparation and statutory reporting relating to the HRA. This is a high-impact role within a core part of the organisation, offering the chance to work closely with operational leaders and influence how housing services are delivered financially. The HRA sits at the centre of the organisation's financial sustainability, making this a visible and meaningful assignment. To be considered, please meet these criteria: Strong experience working with the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) within a local authority, ALMO or housing organisation. Proven background in finance business partnering, including supporting operational service areas. Strong understanding of housing finance, including rents, repairs and capital investment. Ability to produce high-quality financial reporting and translate this into clear insight for non-finance stakeholders. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and delivering within tight reporting deadlines. This is an interim assignment with a hybrid working model, offering the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a key housing finance function. If you're an HRA-focused finance professional who can combine technical knowledge with strong stakeholder engagement, we would be keen to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Head of Homelessness to join one of Adecco's leading Local Government clients in a temporary contract. This a full time role (5 days each week, Monday to Friday) and interviews will take place in late March/ early April 2026. Our client is based in London and office attendance is required for a minimum of 3 days each week. As a member of the extended management team, you will work collaboratively across the department and with other Heads of Service and directors to ensure the effective and efficient development and delivery of council services that support departmental and council objectives. You will undertake the role of being the strategic lead in the service area. Reporting into the Director of Homelessness on a daily basis, you will be responsible for the professional lead for all aspects of homelessness and rough sleeping which includes: Homelessness assessment (triage, prevention and relief service) Single Homeless Service Tackling rough sleeping Reviews You will be responsible for a service budget and will deliver services and the associated savings programme and transformation projects within that budget envelope. Other key elements of this role include: Leading, managing and developing staff teams and ensuring compliance with the council's performance management system and all HR policies and procedures. Being accountable for associated budget and have affordable plans in place to deliver the annual budget and Medium Term Financial Plan. Delivering a high quality new integrated housing service which is respectful and responsive to tenants and leaseholders, managing all residential lettings regardless of tenure and funding base (HRA or GF). Leading and working collaboratively with other council services, partners and residents on service development and improvements to ensure delivery of housing targets. Ensuring that the council meets its statutory obligations to homeless households, including prevention. Providing strategic direction to the planning and implementation of service delivery within a complex and high-risk service area. Leading on Rough Sleeping strategies and pathways to ensure statutory obligations are discharged. Leading all aspects of single homelessness work. Instilling a culture of customer service and "can-do" attitude across teams Providing direction and management to Homelessness Teams, to plan, develop and deliver statutory duties in line with legislation, Council policy and priorities. Our client is willing to consider applicants who are on notice periods of up to 4-6 weeks. Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria need apply.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Head of Homelessness to join one of Adecco's leading Local Government clients in a temporary contract. This a full time role (5 days each week, Monday to Friday) and interviews will take place in late March/ early April 2026. Our client is based in London and office attendance is required for a minimum of 3 days each week. As a member of the extended management team, you will work collaboratively across the department and with other Heads of Service and directors to ensure the effective and efficient development and delivery of council services that support departmental and council objectives. You will undertake the role of being the strategic lead in the service area. Reporting into the Director of Homelessness on a daily basis, you will be responsible for the professional lead for all aspects of homelessness and rough sleeping which includes: Homelessness assessment (triage, prevention and relief service) Single Homeless Service Tackling rough sleeping Reviews You will be responsible for a service budget and will deliver services and the associated savings programme and transformation projects within that budget envelope. Other key elements of this role include: Leading, managing and developing staff teams and ensuring compliance with the council's performance management system and all HR policies and procedures. Being accountable for associated budget and have affordable plans in place to deliver the annual budget and Medium Term Financial Plan. Delivering a high quality new integrated housing service which is respectful and responsive to tenants and leaseholders, managing all residential lettings regardless of tenure and funding base (HRA or GF). Leading and working collaboratively with other council services, partners and residents on service development and improvements to ensure delivery of housing targets. Ensuring that the council meets its statutory obligations to homeless households, including prevention. Providing strategic direction to the planning and implementation of service delivery within a complex and high-risk service area. Leading on Rough Sleeping strategies and pathways to ensure statutory obligations are discharged. Leading all aspects of single homelessness work. Instilling a culture of customer service and "can-do" attitude across teams Providing direction and management to Homelessness Teams, to plan, develop and deliver statutory duties in line with legislation, Council policy and priorities. Our client is willing to consider applicants who are on notice periods of up to 4-6 weeks. Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria need apply.
