A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. We’re faced with a housing emergency – which has only got worse during the coronavirus pandemic.

 

The time for change is now. Together with individuals, in communities and across society, Shelter will lead the way for a safe home for all. But we need your help to do it.

 

The Head of Financial Control and Operations is a crucial leadership role at Shelter, and it has never been more important than now. As we move into the third year of an ambitious ten-year strategy, the pandemic is increasing demand for our services while it reduces our income. Safeguarding our assets is critical, as is the smooth operation of the core finance functions that keep Shelter running.

 

Shelter’s Finance Team has been on a transformation journey over recent years, streamlining our processes and maximising our use of technology in order to strengthen our strategic partnership with the wider organisation. As Head of Financial Control and Operations, you will take a leading role in continuing this transformation, ensuring that income processing is optimised following the implementation of a new supporter CRM, and carrying out a risk-based review of our financial controls.

 

You will work closely with your peers in the Departmental Leadership Team to identify and deliver continuous improvements to what Finance does. You will inspire your team to perform at their best, taking them with you on a transformation journey while giving them the freedom to shape their own work. You will build strong relationships with colleagues beyond Finance, developing an understanding of their work and maintaining a focus on how Finance can enable them to deliver Shelter’s strategy.

 

We’re looking for a passionate, innovative and driven financial leader who will collaborate with their colleagues to drive change. If this is you, then I would love to hear from you.

 

Michaela Chamberlain, Assistant Director of Finance