Head of Finance

Head of Finance & Procurement Shropshire (3 days per week on-site, with flexibility based on business needs)

Resourcery Group is exclusively supporting a forward-thinking Housing Association in the search for a Head of Finance & Procurement. This is a pivotal senior leadership opportunity, sitting on the SLT, where you will play a key role in driving both strategic change and operational excellence across the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join - the organisation is delivering against an ambitious corporate plan while evolving its financial and procurement capabilities. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the function, lead meaningful transformation initiatives, and partner closely with senior stakeholders across finance, assets, and development.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead the finance and procurement function, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service that supports both business-as-usual operations and strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, developing and inspiring a multi-disciplinary finance & procurement team
• Supporting the development and delivery of the organisation's financial strategy
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and statutory reporting
• Driving value for money and continuous improvement across the organisation
• Leading on financial appraisal of new business opportunities and strategic projects
• Ensuring robust financial controls, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• Playing a visible leadership role across the organisation, influencing at senior level

About You

We are looking for a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with a proven track record of leading teams and driving change in complex organisations.

You will bring:

• Strong technical expertise across financial reporting, treasury, and planning
• Experience of leading and delivering transformation and improvement initiatives
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining close to operational delivery
• A collaborative and visible leadership style, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and the ability to support business growth and investment decisions

While housing sector experience is not essential, you must demonstrate a clear understanding of the sector's challenges and regulatory environment.

Additional Information

• This role requires regular on-site presence (minimum 3 days per week), with flexibility depending on business needs
• Candidates must be geographically accessible to Shropshire
• This is a key leadership role with significant exposure and impact across the organisation

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely shape direction, lead change, and make a lasting impact, we'd welcome your application or a confidential discussion.