Job Of The Day - Finance Manager / Scotland - Stornoway
The Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP)

 

The Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) was formed to take forward the ownership
of 1800 Local Authority houses from Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (CNES). Stock transfer took place in September 2006. We currently manage over 2100 properties for rent throughout the Western Isles and our vision is to: "provide good quality and affordable homes and to secure consistently excellent housing services throughout the Western Isles"

Based in the picturesque location of Stornoway, you will provide financial advice and support to colleagues enabling them to make sound business decisions, whilst ensuring the provision of high quality finance and legal services throughout the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Resources, and acting as Depute in their absence, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team, with hands on involvement in the preparation of monthly management / annual statutory accounts, grant claims and co-ordination of the annual budget process.

You will also be required to develop and review policies and procedures across the finance and legal functions, manage the administration of the right to buy process and represent the finance function at external and Board and Committee meetings.

You will be an experienced finance professional with a proven track record of leading a finance team and as a member of the senior management team will directly contribute to the ongoing strategic decision making process.

Additionally you will have:
•    Experience of presenting financial information at Board/Committee level.
•    Excellent communication skills.
•    Proven track record in forging relationships with external stakeholders.
•    The ability to negotiate and influence.
•    Experience of reviewing and implementing controls and procedures. 
•    The ability to develop and interpret complex financial models.
•    Experience of delivering the highest standards of performance and customer service.
•    Strong IT skills especially Excel
Benefits:
•    Salary range - £31,000 - £37,000. 
•    Annual Leave - 20 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 5 years service.
•    Flexible working conditions apply, additional days are given as office is closed during Christmas and New Year (generally 3 days), 12 public holidays.
•    Pension Scheme - There is a contributory pension scheme with Highland Council which is a standard local government scheme.
•    Sick Pay - Generous sick pay scheme again in line with local government schemes.
•    Relocation assistance will be given with relocation if required.

All third party applications will be forwarded to Hays.
 
Ref Code: ADV342394SFHA7
Closing Date: Not specified
Salary: £31,000 - 37,000
Position Type: Permanent

To apply please visit:
http://www.haysresponse.com/?Ref=ADV342394SFHA7
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jobs@haysresponse.com with ADV342394SFHA7 as the email subject