'LEAD AND DELIVER AMBITIOUS PLANS' Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with Colchester Borough Homes who due to a recent management review are looking to appoint a Head of Finance to join their team which is a newly created and pivotal role to the organisation. Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a company set up and wholly owned by Colchester Borough Council. As part of the local business community since 2003, they are an award-winning organisation providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings in the local area, including the Council's housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall. They are an ambitious organisation focused on delivering great value services that make a difference, working closely with the Council and residents to make Colchester a better place to live and work. The Head of Finance is a key role which will provide operational leadership and management of the company's Finance service, resulting in the delivery of great value services that make a difference for their customers and their communities. You will ensure resources are in place for the effective operation of the Finance team, which will involve business partnering with the responsible Heads of Service. You will advise the Director of Business Improvement on all financial matters and ensure business decisions are aligned with the financial strategy and work to enhance financial culture and performance. The ideal candidate will be a finance professional and be ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA qualified or equivalent, with previous experience of managing a finance team. You will have gravitas, drive and ambition with a degree of commercial acumen and the ability to liaise with high level key stakeholders and create insightful financial information that will drive business performance. You will be a strong team manager and be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. You will drive achievement of their medium term delivery plan and lead on the delivery of allocated strategic delivery plan objectives. You will lead and coordinate the budget compilation process for the organisation ensuring sound monitoring and controls are in place. You will also lead on the implementation of a new financial system to support these aims. Colchester Borough Homes has a hands-on, problem solving, team culture so it is essential that you have the ability to roll up your sleeves and be involved in the day to day operations as well as coaching and influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes. This is an exciting time to join Colchester Borough Homes and if you feel you have the drive and the passion to help them to achieve their mission and vision, then they can offer you a role that is not only hugely satisfying but brings great benefits and a stimulating and supportive working environment. In return, CBH are offering up to £56,000 (DOE), including excellent benefits such as; Local Government Pension Scheme 16.6% employer contributions, 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and free car parking. In addition to this, you also receive an additional 2 days leave (pro-rata) known as stat days when the office is closed during the Christmas period. You may also be entitled to purchase up to a weeks' annual leave every year. CBH also offer all staff 1 days paid volunteering leave to allow for volunteering within the local community. Flexible working arrangements including part time hours and working from home for the right candidate will also be considered. For more information about the role and organisation or for an informal discussion please contact Senan Pierce, Senior Business Director at Hays Senior Finance who is the retained consultant working in partnership with Colchester Borough Homes. Closing date for all applications: Sunday 20th October Interviews will take place: w/c 4th November days/times tbc All third party & direct applicants will be forwarded directly to Senan Pierce at Hays Senior Finance to be screened as part of the recruitment process.