RECRUITMENT PACK. Director of Finance. April

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1 RECRUITMENT PACK April

2 YOUR APPLICATION Dear applicant Thank you very much for your interest in this post. On the following pages you will find details of the role and the selection process to assist you in completing and tailoring your application. In order to apply you should submit: An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history we recommend that this is no longer than three pages; A supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification we recommend that this is no longer than three pages; The declaration form but completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, this is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity; and Indicate on the declaration form if you cannot attend any of the interview dates. Please note that applications can only be considered if all the documentation is complete. Please send your application, preferably in MS Word format by to: bchg@campbelltickell.com Applications must be received by 12 noon on Monday 23 rd May at 12 noon. You will receive an acknowledgement within 24 hours of receipt and we suggest that if after that time you have not heard from us, you telephone the office ( ) to ensure that it has arrived. Using a secure address and putting the job title/organisation in the subject line reduces the chances of any going into spam. Please do contact me if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role and organisation or if you have any other questions to help you decide whether to apply. You can contact me on Kind regards, Mark Glinwood Associate Consultant 2

3 CONTENTS Welcome letter from the Chief Executive 4 About Black Country Housing Group 5 The Executive Team 6 Job description 7 Person specification 9 Organisation chart BCHG Structure 10 Organisation chart The Finance Structure 11 Principal terms and conditions of service 12 Key dates and the selection process 13 Supplemetary Information 14 Media advertisement 15 3

4 WELCOME LETTER If you are looking for a position that broadens your financial experience and enables you to make your mark as a leader then this could be the opportunity for you. Black Country Housing Group is a social business investing in people and communities. We are known for the diversity of our activities, and plan to expand our non-housing activities significantly. You will be joining a high performing and supportive executive team and will be leading an enthusiastic finance team with high professional standards. While experience is important, what matters most is your ability to buy into our vision and demonstrate a close alignment with our values: integrity, positivity, respect and quality. You will inspire your colleagues as we work towards our ambitious goals and will be seen as an effective champion for the changes we need to make to get there. As you will play a lead role in transforming our business in the face of the many external challenges facing BCHG. You will be comfortable with leading change, and supporting a more commercial culture, ensuring that the business is delivering value-for-money and maximising its resources. Finally, as well as providing an excellent finance function which maintains our V1 rating, you will develop the team as business partners providing invaluable support to the rest of our organisation. If you are ready for this challenge, I very much look forward to receiving your application. Yours faithfully Amanda Tomlinson Chief Executive 4

5 ABOUT US BCHG owns and manages 2,050 homes including general needs, supported and sheltered accommodation. We have for many years provided a diverse range of services aligned to our core housing offer. Today, we provide these services to over 13,000 customers across the Black Country and Birmingham and deliver: residential and domiciliary care; employment services; repairs and home improvements; amongst other activities. Our vision is to be a social business investing in people and communities, making an impact upon the lives of local residents in our neighbourhoods. To achieve this our strategic plan for sets out 3 key objectives: Delivering excellence; Growing our social business; and Challenge the status quo. We have achieved a reputation for excellence and innovation since 1974, and we are ambitious in our plans for growth and achieving excellence. Some of the areas that will help us achieve this are set out below: Ambitious targets for growth of our business, both in terms of assets and services to customers, making sure that we push the boundaries of excellence in service delivery to our customers. Being a Sunday Times Top 100 not for profit organisation 2016; securing an Investors in People Gold accreditation; and achieving the Leaders in Diversity standard. Expansion of our excellent residential and domiciliary care services, opening our new care home Gower Gardens in September V1 and G1 ratings from the Homes and Communities Agency financially sound with a wellresourced business plan to ensure further development. Continued transformation of the business, challenging the status quo through Project Q which has successfully embedded value for money across our organisation. An in-house home improvement agency Homeforce that delivers trusted and quality repairs, home improvements and adaptations to homeowners and tenants. Supporting residents and tenants with employment and training advice, and hosting job clubs in our local communities. Investing in our community heartland through ABBA (a Better Blackheath Association), creating a vibrant neighbourhood. 5

6 THE EXECUTIVE TEAM Black Country Housing Group 6

7 JOB PROFILE Black Country Housing Group RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive RESPONSIBLE FOR: Head of Finance and Finance Team ROLE SUMMARY: - To support Chief Executive in developing the strategic issues of BCHG and implementing the Strategic Pan. - To deliver a high quality finance service and ensure long-term viability of the Group. - Ensure a highly effective Audit function Key areas of responsibility: Strategic Leadership: - Support the Board and the Chief Executive in achieving business plan targets and strategic plan delivery; - Lead all colleagues within the directorate to ensure they provide excellent services; - Contribute fully to the development and promotion of the organisation s vision and values, which reflect and support the organisational culture of BCHG; - Contribute to corporate decision making through the Executive and Leadership Team to formulate policy for business growth; - Keep up-to-date with all legal, regulatory and policy developments, assessing risk implications for BCHG and advising the Executive and Board accordingly; - Ensure excellent relationships with customers, other stakeholders and partners; - Ensure effective financial management and delivery of financial targets in areas within the directorate; - Promote and represent BCHG at local and national meetings with housing and other related organisations; - Financially appraise and assess risk for all new business ventures; and Ensure that BCHG s growth objectives are achieved. Finance - To ensure the delivery of the Financial Strategy ensuring delivery of the Group s Strategic Plan, and a commercial return on activities. - To ensure the long-term financial viability of the Group, including the annual production of a longterm Financial Plan with appropriate scenario planning and stress testing. - To oversee the Group s treasury management activities ensuring effective cash flow management, appropriate loan portfolio and full compliance with loan contracts. 7

8 Finance: - To develop the Group s Treasury Policy and develop an annual Treasury Strategy, ensuring funding strategy is appropriate to support business growth. - To lead the delivery of VFM at BCHG through the VFM strategy, leadership through the management, reporting on actual performance achieved. - To prepare an annual budget for Board approval, consistent with the Financial Plan and that delivers VFM. - To prepare annual statutory accounts for Board approval, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, financial reporting standards and SORP. - To prepare clear, timely, accurate management accounts and performance information for Board and colleagues. - To ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements relating to financial viability and VFM, reporting as appropriate to BCHG Board. - To maintain an effective system of internal controls including developing appropriate Financial Regulations. - To ensure the Group s policies and procedures are adhered to, with particular reference to Probity and Integrity. - To ensure robust financial appraisal and risk assessment of all new business ventures, supporting colleagues when appropriate. - To ensure effective banking arrangements are in place. - To ensure appropriate insurance is in place to mitigate risk to the Group s income and assets. - To lead the Finance Team in the provision of a high quality service to internal customers. - To provide effective support to the Board to enable members to fulfil their regulatory obligations and ensure the success of the organisation. Audit To ensure the timely and accurate completion of statutory and regulatory returns. - To lead on the servicing of BCHG s Audit & Risk Committee, supporting the Committee in its assurance to BCHG Board. - To ensure a highly effective external audit service is in place. - To ensure a highly effective internal audit service is in place, developing internal audit programmes linked to business risk. Partnerships - - To oversee the provision of a high quality finance service to BCHG s partners, providing the strategic lead to the Boards and Executive of those partners. - To develop further opportunities to sell BCHG s finance service to other local organisations. 8

9 PERSON SPECIFICATION Integrity Senior level track record in finance service Acting as a role model for BCHG s values demonstrating commitment to customers, service delivery and colleagues Strong leadership skills demonstrating ability to lead large and diverse teams of colleagues Positivity Able to carry out financial and risk appraisals for business opportunities, ensuring a commercial approach without being risk averse Self-motivated, demonstrating drive and determination Highly developed problem solving, negotiating and influencing skills Resilient, provides confidence to others in difficult situations Highly developed ability to successfully deliver transformation Experience of developing partnerships, identifying emerging opportunities Respect Experience of business and strategic planning able to turn strategy into action developing a strong distinctive performance culture Champions equality, diversity and inclusion Excellent relationship building skills Able to sustain a network of contacts that will add value to the business Experience of working with a Board, and fostering strong relationships with non-executive members Successful track record in identifying and securing growth opportunities Quality Knowledge of available funding streams, able to explore new funding opportunities Professional accountancy qualification ACA or equivalent Degree level education or equivalent Excellent written communication skills; able to produce clear, concise written reports on complex issues Strong inter-personal and listening skills Able to present to a range of external audiences in an engaging style 9

10 BCHG Structure 10

11 Organisation The Finance Chart Structure Insert Team Here 11

12 PRINCIPAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Position: Salary and Package: Circa 80,000 per annum. Access to a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with employer contributions, or Defined Benefit (Career Average 1/80 th ) Pension with the Social Housing Pension Scheme. Holiday Entitlement: 31 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and 1 concessionary days or equivalent. Working Hours: Normal hours of work are 35 hours per week based around the normal business working week. However, due to the nature and seniority of this post, there is a requirement for flexibility in meeting the full responsibilities of the post. Location: Your normal place of work will be our head office at Black Country Housing Group, 134 High Street, Blackheath, West Midlands, B65 0EE. However given the seniority of the role, travel across all our operating areas and occasional national travel is also expected. 12

13 KEY DATES AND THE SELECTION PROCESS Black Country Housing Group Closing date: Monday 23 May at 12 noon First interviews: Wednesday 8 June 2016 First interviews with Campbell Tickell and an opportunity for a 1:1 with the BCHG Chief Executive on the same day. Testing and information gathering: Friday 10 Monday 20 June 2016 Testing, a psychometric and written test, both of which can be completed remotely. Final interviews: Thursday 23 June 2016 Final interviews with the BCHG Chief Executive and three members of the Board. 13

14 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The following can be downloaded from Black Country Housing Group s website: - BCHG annual accounts and report 2013/14: - To find out more please visit the Black Country Housing Group website: 14

15 MEDIA ADVERTISEMENT Black Country Housing Group West Midlands, circa 80k A recruitment pack is available at Or you can bchg@campbelltickell.com For an informal discussion, please call Mark Glinwood on Closing date: 23 May First interviews: 8 June Final interviews: 23 June Our next Finance Director will be a professional in all senses of the word with advanced accounting, treasury and economic skills matched only by their thirst for leading in an environment driven by enterprise and change. We offer the scope to operate in a tight geographical area whilst shaping a broad range of ventures more akin to those normally found in larger organisations. As a result your expertise in navigating complexity and risk will directly translate to community growth Strategically and tactically astute, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of success gained in a 'values' driven environment. Commercial instinct characterised by agility of mind will be your point of difference. If the 'sparkle' of this role excites you then further information can be accessed at or you can bchg@campbelltickell.com To have informal conversation with our retained consultant's Campbell Tickell please contact Mark Glinwood on Closing date for applications is Monday 23 rd May at 12 noon. A Social Business Investing in People and Communities 15

16 Third Floor Olympic Office Centre 8 Fulton Road Wembley Middlesex HA9 0NU (Recruitment) info@campbelltickell.com Campbell Tickell Ltd Incorporated in Cardiff (England & Wales) Registration number Registered office 14 Accommodation Road, London NW11 8EP VAT number