Head of Finance Reporting and Control
2 days ago
Redruth
Coastline Housing is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in the search for a Head of Finance Planning & Control. Coastline is a values-driven housing association committed to delivering high-quality homes and services across Cornwall. With a strong focus on financial sustainability, customer-first service, and continuous improvement, the organisation is building a data-driven and forward-thinking finance function to support its long-term corporate plan. The Role The Head of Finance Planning & Control is a senior leadership role within the Finance & Performance team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. You will lead on financial planning, treasury management, and tax strategy, while ensuring robust financial controls and high-quality insight to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: • Lead the Group’s financial planning function, ensuring accurate and timely business and rent plans to inform strategic decisions., • Oversee treasury management, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and proactive management of debt, cashflow, and security., • Support the Director of Finance in securing appropriate funding to meet organisational needs., • Lead tax planning activities, ensuring compliance while optimising financial efficiency., • Ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time., • Provide financial support to development activities in partnership with the, • Development Finance function., • Oversee purchase ledger operations and ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place., • Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, policies, and systems., • Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver meaningful financial insight and support effective decision-making., • Contribute to the development of a data-driven, high-performing finance team. We are seeking a strategic, technically strong, and collaborative finance professional with: • A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPFA or equivalent)., • Proven experience in long-term financial planning and treasury management., • Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, tax, and regulatory requirements., • A track record of improving financial processes, systems, and controls., • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information., • Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency., • Experience within the housing association or public sector environment. Coastline offers a competitive and attractive benefits package, including: • Electric car scheme., • Relocation package available for candidates moving to the area., • Generous pension contribution of 8%., • Flexible and hybrid working options. Based at Coastline House in Cornwall, with hybrid working 3 in the office.