Assistant Director Of Finance

Greenacre Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham
Assistant Director of Finance

Permanent | Hybrid (Home + Head Office) | £50,000

We’re supporting a specialist exempt-accommodation provider to recruit an exceptional Assistant Director of Finance. This is a pivotal role for an organisation delivering vital housing and support to vulnerable people, and they’re seeking a finance leader who can combine strategic insight with hands-on operational control.

If you thrive in a purpose-driven environment, enjoy shaping financial strategy, and want to make a tangible impact in the supported housing sector, this role will suit you.

The Opportunity

As Assistant Director of Finance, you’ll provide operational financial leadership across the organisation while supporting the Finance Director and CEO with long-term financial strategy. You’ll ensure robust financial management, regulatory compliance, and value for money across all areas of finance.

This role blends strategic thinking with practical oversight - ideal for someone who enjoys both steering the bigger picture and ensuring day-to-day excellence.

Key Responsibilities

· Drive delivery of the financial strategy and contribute to 5-year business planning

· Lead monthly management accounts, reporting, cashflow and KPI analysis

· Provide clear financial insight and commentary to senior leadership and the Board

· Oversee Housing Benefit income, reconciliations and provider payments

· Maintain strong relationships with Home Providers and local authorities

· Ensure robust internal controls, governance and regulatory compliance

· Support annual audit, statutory accounts and regulatory returns (FFR, SDR etc.)

· Lead the annual budgeting cycle and maintain financial models

· Oversee transactional finance including payroll, banking and payments

· Act as the finance lead for external partners and internal teams

· Develop and support a high-performing finance team

· Lead on financial policies, SOPs and continuous improvement

About You

Essential:

· Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

· Experience in the not-for-profit sector

· Strong financial reporting, planning and modelling capability

· Excellent Excel skills and experience with Sage

· Confident communicator able to advise senior leaders and Boards

You’ll also bring:

· Integrity, professionalism and sound judgement

· A commitment to supporting vulnerable tenants

· A collaborative, proactive approach to leadership

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be at the heart of an organisation delivering life-changing housing services. Your work will directly influence financial sustainability, service quality and the organisation’s ability to support people who need it most.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business
Posted 2026-06-18

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