Assistant Director of Resources

Recruiter
Net-Worx (2001) Limited t/a Networx
Location
Ipswich
Salary
£65,000 per annum
Posted
22 Sep 2020
Closes
21 Oct 2020
Ref
ORWXI551927
Job Title
Finance Director
Category
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Assistant Director of Resources £65,000 per annum Full Time, Permanent (37 hours a week) Ipswich/agile

Are you a solutions-focussed senior finance professional who works collaboratively and can deliver effectively? Is it important to you that the work you do has a direct impact on the quality of our service to our customers?

Our client’s mission is “Together we make a difference” and alongside their values of people focussed, ambitious, collaborative and effective, their passion and their aim to work efficiently are at the heart of all they do.

2020 continues to be an exciting year for our client and this is a great opportunity to bring your experience to the table as they evolve and the implementation of their Transformation Plan continues.

Through this Plan our client aims to:
  • Differentiate
  • Modernise
  • Innovate
  • Deliver
And our client is now seeking an experienced leader to join the Executive Team at this exciting time.

The role

As an integral member of the Leadership team, the Assistant Director of Resources is responsible for providing strategic professional vision, guidance and leadership, to meet and further our client’s objectives.

The Assistant Director of Resources will lead our client’s Finance, Risk, Procurement, Fleet and Governance business areas, and act as Company Secretary.

You will act as a positive member of the Leadership team, encouraging collaboration and enthusiasm for the effective management, inspiring a culture that delivers results and service excellence.

About you

The ideal candidate will be a proven and innovative professional, holding a senior accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent work experience and a leadership qualification.

You must have worked at a senior level, have a proven track record of successfully leading a multi-functional team, who can help shape and deliver our client’s mission with flare, creativity and a real desire to make a difference.

You will ideally have experience in:
  • performing at a senior level, ideally within the social housing sector
  • leading an effective team and business streams including governance, risk and procurement
  • treasury management, managing a loan portfolio and being accountable for covenant and long-term financial projections
  • corporate governance practices and issues
  • transforming functions into modern, business-focussed services
  • supporting the development of strategic finance plans and funding streams
  • working with boards and committees and as part of an effective senior team
If the thought of influencing transformational change and culture in a forward thinking, ambitious organisation excites you, then our client would love to hear from you.

Our client

Our client is a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer and a Silver Standard Investors in People accredited organisation. They aim to provide a supportive working environment alongside a non-judgemental and open culture that promotes workplace wellbeing.

As part of our clients benefits package you can enjoy –
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Screening
  • Ongoing training and development
Closing Date for Applications: 23rd October 2020 Interviews: 2nd – 13th November 2020