North-East and hybrid, £80k+Pension

About Us

The voice of housing in the North

The Northern Housing Consortium is a not-for-profit membership organisation whose members own or manage 9 out of 10 socially rented homes in the North. The NHC’s events and procurement services extend beyond the North, to over 400 members nationally.

The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) champions the interests of housing organisations across the North of England. As a membership body of local authorities, combined authorities, ALMOs, and housing associations, we provide a platform for collaboration while ensuring our members’ voices are heard at regional and national levels.

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join us as our finance and governance lead. NHC is dedicated to supporting housing providers through policy, innovation, and procurement solutions. With a team of 42, we drive sector-wide improvements. Following a recent restructure, this role now focuses exclusively on Finance and Governance, ensuring financial stability, compliance, and strategic alignment.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Director Finance and Governance will be a key member of the leadership team, overseeing financial management, governance, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance and Governance functions, ensuring robust financial oversight and compliance.
• Provide high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to the Board and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Oversee financial compliance, including procurement invoices (~£2.5m) and corporate tax matters.
• Enhance financial modelling and data forecasting in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Mentor and develop a small, non-qualified finance team, fostering a supportive and high-performing culture.
• Maintain a strong control environment while enabling a culture of transparency and collaboration.

About You

You’re a commercially astute, hands-on finance leader with a strategic mindset and a strong grasp of governance and risk.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong financial leadership experience.
• Ability to transition from larger to smaller organisations, thriving in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong governance and risk management expertise.
• Excellent communication skills, ensuring clarity in financial reports and board papers.
• Experience engaging with external financial and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to mentor and support a finance team lacking formal qualifications.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in housing, RPs, or not-for-profit sectors.
• Commercial acumen with an entrepreneurial approach to financial sustainability.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a people-first leadership style.
• Ability to work autonomously while building trust with senior leadership.

Why Join Us?

At NHC, we foster a collaborative, non-blame culture where transparency and teamwork are paramount. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a mission-driven organisation, helping to shape the financial future of a sector that improves lives.

Further information

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Jim Allcroft, Managing Director, Allcroft Associates, at jim@allcrofta.com or 07783 701 922

Applications should be made via email to jim@allcrofta.com and must include on separate documents:

Closing date for application: Thursday 1st May @ 1200

Final stage interviews will be held in person on Thursday 19th June

At the Northern Housing Consortium, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and empowers individuals from all backgrounds. We believe that innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together, and we strive to create a supportive ecosystem where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our teams reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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