Director of Treasury & Financial Planning

A little bit about what we are looking for...You will lead and develop the PA treasury and financial planning functions in order to provide assurance to internal and external stakeholders as to business liquidity, financial strength and capacity, and financial risk management.We are happy to offer hybrid working with this role;Youwill be required to be in the office for around 2/3 days perweek with the rest being fromhome, however please bear in mind we may need you to be in the office more within your probation and training. It's important to us that you feel fully ready and confident in the role before working from home. Of course if you'd prefer to be in the office more, then that is completely fine with us too!We are also running an optional9-day fortnight scheme, whereby you can work compressed hours within those 9 days, to earn yourself a bonus day off every fortnight.Your responsibilities...Provide strong leadership to all team members, ensuring effective team working and a positive environment which encourages contribution and progression.Lead an efficient and high-performing treasury function which delivers accurate and reliable services in respect of liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, loan security management, financial covenant compliance, treasury accounting and investment of surplus funds.Work with the Executive Director – Resources to develop the funding strategy and deliver procurement of resulting funding requirements.Prepare reports and meeting papers for Board and committees, presenting relevant matters and acting as lead alongside the Executive Director – Resources for servicing of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and the Investment Committee, for items within your remit.Maintain effective ongoing relationships with lenders, investors, credit rating agencies, legal advisors, valuers, treasury advisors and other counterparties, building a reputation for the quality and reliability of service provision.Work with treasury advisors to maintain efficient treasury arrangements and seek new opportunities for improving efficiency / value for money, within the context of approved policy and strategy.Formulate treasury policy and strategy for Board approval.Develop and deliver the policy on interest rate risk management. Ensure daily active monitoring of the interest rate derivatives portfolio within agreed policy parameters. Proactively manage key risks in respect of the portfolio position, in line with market movements and forecasts.Maintain PA Housing’s ESG credentials and lead on development of associated documentation including the Sustainable Finance Framework and the annual ESG report.Maintain accurate and comprehensive long term financial plans for the business, which are regularly updated through the year and supported by appropriate stress-testing analysis.Maintain internal ‘shadow’ credit ratings analysis and use this to inform the financial strategy and associated executive / Board discussion.Work with the Executive Director – Resources to deliver the annual credit rating review processes in line with expectations.Perform regular credit analysis on the financial viability of key contractors used by PA, ensuring any issues identified are managed proactively to limit risk of financial loss.Oversee a comprehensive development accounting support service to the development and sales teams, incorporating new scheme investment appraisal, cash flow management, financial reporting, and decision support.Manage ongoing processes to secure debt facilities through placement of property security, ensuring a pipeline of capacity ahead of need.Ensure accurate and timely completion of regulatory financial returns in relation to financial forecasts and treasury arrangements.Take responsibility for ongoing maintenance of PA’s Assets & Liabilities Register and ensure regular reporting to executive and Board.We recommend you read the full job description to get a really good understanding of what the role entails, you can find this as a downloadable attachment at the bottom of the advert.Our ideal candidate...Experience of leading and developing a finance or treasury team.Knowledge of the social housing regulatory framework as it applies to treasury management. (advantageous)Experience of a high performing treasury function.Knowledge of taxation as it relates to housing providers and charities.Experience of long-term financial planning.Knowledge of loan finance documentation and associated security arrangements.Experience of the financial aspects and implications of property development and sales.Significant experience of managing a team, motivating, and supporting to achieve performance targets, individual development, and service improvement.Experience of utilising and developing IT systems.Experience of working with directors and Board members.A proven track record of producing and implementing strategic and operational plans to ensure that targets are met.Evidence of personal influence in creating a strong performance management structure.Knowledge of ESG and its application to social housing treasury arrangements.Knowledge of treasury instruments including free-standing derivatives.Recognised accountancy or treasury management qualification.AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us.To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email #####
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