Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Chime Housing

Watford, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

About Our Client

At Chime Housing, we believe in working in partnership to transform communities and change lives for the better.

Following the merger of Watford Community Housing and Thrive Homes, we have created a stronger organisation with the scale and ambition to deliver more homes, invest more in our communities and provide excellent services for residents.

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services and building thriving communities where people can prosper. As one of the largest Community Gateway housing associations in the country, we are proud of our achievements and ambitious about what comes next.

As Director of Finance, you will play a key leadership role in shaping our future. Working closely with the CFO and Executive Team, you will ensure strong financial stewardship, support sustainable growth and help deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers and communities.

Job Description

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  Oversee all aspects of the Group's financial management, including financial reporting, planning, budgeting and the maintenance of robust financial controls.

  
  


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  Lead the finance team in embedding best practice and enhancing audit and year-end reporting processes to support the successful integration of the merged organisation.

  
  


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  Lead the delivery of the annual audit, statutory accounts and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accounting requirements.

  
  


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  Oversee procurement activities across the organisation, ensuring robust governance, compliance with procurement policies and the achievement of value for money.

  
  


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  Work closely with colleagues across the business to support strategic decision-making, develop financial strategies and promote effective business partnering throughout the organisation.

  
  

The Successful Applicant

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  Qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained within the social housing sector or another regulated environment.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of accounting standards, risk management and regulatory compliance, with the ability to interpret changing legislation, implement best practice and provide strategic advice to senior leaders.

  
  


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  Demonstrable experience of leading diverse teams through organisational change, leveraging digital solutions and process improvement to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

  
  


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  Commercially minded and highly influential, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, translate complex financial information into clear insights and support effective decision-making.

  
  

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the largest Community Gateway housing associations in the country at a pivotal time in its development. You will play an important role in maximising the benefits of the merger while gaining exposure to Board-level engagement, procurement and strategic leadership, providing an outstanding platform for professional growth and development.

What’s on Offer

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  Salary is circa £110,000 dependent

  
  


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  Generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.

  
  


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  Closing date 25th August 2026

  
  

If you're interested in this role, please do get in contact for a confidential discussion.

Contact

Elizabeth Campion

Quote job ref

JN-072026-7074184

Job summary

Function

CFO & Financial Management

Subsector

CFO & Financial Management Subsector

Industry

Public Sector & Not-For-Profit

Location

Watford

Contract type

Permanent

Consultant name

Elizabeth Campion

Job reference

JN-072026-7074184