Job Description

Vivid's client in the West Midlands is looking for a Head of Finance for an 18 month FTC.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the finance and procurement functions, ensuring effective financial controls and strategic financial management

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support decision-making

Manage treasury and investment strategies, ensuring long-term financial sustainability

Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, including reporting to the board and external stakeholders

Develop and implement an effective procurement strategy, ensuring value for money and ethical sourcing

Work closely with operational teams to align financial and procurement strategies with organisational objectives

Support funding applications and investment decisions to enhance the organisation's housing portfolio

Lead and mentor the finance and procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or equivalent experience

Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within social housing, public sector, or a not-for-profit environment

Strong knowledge of financial management, procurement, and regulatory compliance

Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

A proactive and strategic mindset, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving

A commitment to the values of social housing and supporting rural communitiesVivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law