Introduction
If you’re ambitious to progress your career in an organisation which makes a positive difference to people’s lives and ensures that residents are at the heart of everything we do, then these financial leadership opportunities with us at Muir could be for you.
We are looking to appoint two Senior Finance colleagues to help us turn our ambitions into reality.
The Assistant Director Finance will lead our Operational Finance Team and be an active member of our wider Joint Leadership Team contributing to our overall success and achievement of our ambitious targets. They will lead on driving value for money throughout the organisation and support our Executive Director of Resources, Executive Management Team and Board to develop and successfully implement financial strategy, policy, and standards.
The newly created Head of Financial Strategy and Treasury will lead our Technical Finance Team and hold responsibility for the Group’s long term financial planning and completing financial modelling, stress testing, and scenario analysis. They will also be responsible for the development, delivery, monitoring and reporting of the Treasury Strategy and have oversight of financial controls and monitoring of our ambitious development programme.
We are keen to hear from individuals with proven financial expertise, who are great leaders and who are able to identify, plan and deliver continuous improvement and change.
This is an exciting time to join Muir and I look forward to receiving your application. Nia Hughes – Executive Director Resources
About us
Our dedicated teams help people with their housing needs and create neighbourhoods where communities can flourish. As a social housing provider with over 5,500 homes, we employ over 130 people and are proud to have been awarded the coveted Investors in People Gold accreditation.
Predominantly based in the North West, our Chester HQ is supported by offices in Burnley and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire.
We are proud of our history and are a financially strong and well governed organisation, having the highest ratings from our Regulator. However, we are keen to grow and develop to meet the current and future needs and aspirations of our residents.
Muir Group Housing Association Limited is an exempt charitable Registered Society, registered under the Co-Operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 and a Registered Provider under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.
Our Corporate Plan
In summary… Our Purpose – Working with People to Maximise their Quality of Life.
Our priority will always be our existing customers, homes and communities and we are committed to helping those in housing need and will build 500 new homes over the next 5 years.
Through our services we want to work with people to maximise their quality of life and focus on the things that really make a difference.
We have 4 main objectives:
- For Our Customers – We will deliver the services our customers expect, to the highest possible standards, whilst ensuring value for money. We will continuously develop our offer, in partnership with our customers, to meet future aspirations.
- For Our Homes & Communities – We will invest in our homes and communities to keep people safe and provide a good quality home and location in which to live. We will build 500 new homes over the next five years and actively seek to manage and improve our impact on the environment.
- For Our Colleagues – We will value and develop our staff and listen and act on their views. We will provide staff with opportunities. We will invest in their wellbeing. We will value and develop our Board and National Residents Group. We will continue to be a great employer.
- For Our Business – We will govern and manage our business to the highest possible standards, ensuring it is adaptable, resilient and sustainable. We will work in partnership with others to support the delivery of our objectives.
Our Values
- CARING: We care about people and achieving results.
- RESPONSIVE: We put our customers first, giving great service and doing what matters most to them.
- PASSIONATE: We take pride in what we do and always strive to do better.
- INCLUSIVE: We work together and value each other.
- DYNAMIC: We have a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
- HONEST: We have high ethical values, standards and strong governance
Opportunities
Job Purpose:
- Lead our Technical Finance Team to deliver a high-quality service to all stakeholders
- Support the Executive Director of Resources and wider Executive Team and Board to successfully develop and implement financial strategy, policy, and standards
- Responsible for the Group long term financial planning and completing financial modelling, stress testing, and scenario analysis
- Responsibility for development, delivery, monitoring and reporting of the Treasury Strategy
- Oversight of financial controls and monitoring of the development programme
- Responsibility for Regulatory reporting
Benefits Packages:
- Head of Financial Strategy and Treasury
- Salary: £68,250.00
- Common Terms, Conditions and Benefits
- Hours: 35 / Week
- Annual Leave: 25 days increasing to 28 days on 4 years’ service
- Flextime: Up to 13 flexi days / year
- Agile Working: 2-3 days in the office required / week (some flexibility)
- Pension: DC Scheme up to 10.5% employer’s contribution
- Subscriptions: Payment of one professional subscription fee / year
- Parking: Free onsite parking
Job Purpose:
- Lead our operational finance team to deliver a high-quality service to all stakeholders
- Be an active member of our wider Joint Leadership Team (JLT) contributing to our overall success and achievement of our ambitious targets
- Oversee effective delivery of the Rent and Service charge team ensuring adherence with Regulatory Standards and best practice
- Oversee an efficient and dynamic management accounts team, leading on providing insightful financial information to internal and external customers, including our subsidiary MPS Ltd.
- Lead on Value for Money in the organisation
- Support our Executive Director of Resources to develop and successfully implement the financial strategy, policy, and standards
Benefits Packages
- Assistant Director Finance
- Salary: £72,400.00
- Car Allowance: £4,200.00
- Common Terms, Conditions and Benefits
- Hours: 35 / Week
- Annual Leave: 25 days increasing to 28 days on 4 years’ service
- Flextime: Up to 13 flexi days / year
- Agile Working: 2-3 days in the office required / week (some flexibility)
- Pension: DC Scheme up to 10.5% employer’s contribution
- Subscriptions: Payment of one professional subscription fee / year
- Parking: Free onsite parking
Muir Group Strategic Plan / Candidate Pack
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Dave Russell
Dave specialises in qualified accountancy recruitment & senior appointments across social housing, education, local government & central government. He prides himself on his personal approach to recruitment and is a trusted recruitment partner for a number of social enterprises & publicly funded organisations across the North and Midlands.
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