Deputy CEO / Executive Director of Finance and Technology

Page Executive; Witney; Hybrid; Confidential

Job description

• Advance Housing and Care is looking for a new Director of Finance and Technology
• This is a hybrid finance role based in Witney, Oxford

About Our Client

Advance is a national provider that exists to transform the lives of people with a disability or mental health condition by providing the best quality housing and support services - to enable them to live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.

It couldn't be a more exciting time to join them as they celebrate their 50th anniversary year. They are tremendously proud of what they have achieved since they started in 1974 and yet they are constantly striving to improve, to ensure they continue to deliver the best possible services for the next 50 years and beyond.

The Executive Director of Finance and Technology plays a critical role at Advance, providing strategic leadership of all of the finance, business assurance and technology functions. They cannot deliver their priorities without effective infrastructure, sound financial management and good governance. In this role, you will provide the backbone for a well-run organisation, enabling them to succeed in their mission.

Job Description

Advance is looking for a new Deputy CEO/ Executive Director of Finance and Technology to join their Executive Team. The role will be responsible for;

• Working closely with the rest of the Executive Team and the Board to contribute to the strategic leadership of the organisation, playing a crucial role providing financial challenge.
• Leading, motivating and developing a performance-led team.
• Managing the finance function to deliver robust financial controls, improving liquidity and mitigating the risk for Advance.
• Designing, implementing and supporting the highest quality business assurance and technology services for the organisation.
• Ensuring the organisation is resourced with the appropriate skills, capabilities, systems and processes to deliver the strategies that are put in place by the Executive.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant who has previously held executive or senior leadership roles. Ideally you will have worked in social housing or the charity sector, with experience leading multi-functional teams and knowledge of the regulatory environment.

Having a passion and interest in the social housing and care sector is a must for this role. You will help them to continue evolving to become a sustainable organisation for the future. Some exposure to systems implementation, change and transformation would be beneficial for this position.

They are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this level of leadership.

What's on Offer

Circa £126,000, plus £3,000 car and excellent benefits.

Closing date 2nd May 2025.