Head of Finance & Corporate Services

Up to £70,000 p/a + benefits, including flexible and hybrid working

Permanent

Southend

Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with South Essex Property Services Ltd who are looking to appoint a Head of Finance. This is a pivotal appointment where you will lead and deliver on financial aspects of their ambitious plans.

South Essex Property Services (SEPS) is a company within the Southend City Council Group with an annual turnover of £7 million and growing. They are part of the South Essex Homes' Group, which has been providing services to the buildings, open spaces and communities of South Essex since 2005. The group has a proven track record of providing top performing and high-quality property and facility management services.

They play a key role in the Essex area, giving opportunities and encouragement to apprentices, while supporting the customers and communities of the town. Through positive and effective engagement, they help to sustain and deliver smarter services using digital means and actively engage in the Smart Cities hub.

The Head of Finance and Corporate Services is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will help to determine the future direction of the organisation and deliver high quality services in line with their contractual and legal obligations as part of the Southend City Council Group of companies.

You will be responsible for a small finance and corporate services team whose responsibility is to produce high quality and insightful management information for managers, SLT, the Board and the Council. You will use your financial and analytical skills to assist with strategic and operational decisions across the organisation.

The successful candidate will also lead the work on organisation-wide compliance with accreditations including the Security Industry Accreditation. You will be responsible for the risk management and performance management frameworks within the organisation and report to SLT and the Board on any matters relating to the risk register or performance data. You will also undertake the role of Company Secretary for South Essex Property Services and furnish Companies House with correct and timely information in accordance with their respective statutory requirements

The Head of Finance will also oversee the Human Resources services within the organisation supporting HR and ER managers within their roles. You will be responsible for all corporate functions including procurement arrangements, office accommodation, insurance and fleet requirements.

SEPS has a collaborative and supportive team culture, so it is essential that you have the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and be involved in the day-to-day operations. In addition, a key element of the role will be leading and influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes.

Why Join SEPS

• Impactful Work: Play a central role in developing financial plans to grow their impact.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive annual leave and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you have the drive, passion, and enthusiasm to help them to achieve their mission and vision, we want to hear from you!

For more information about the role and organisation please contact Senan Pierce, Senior Business Director at Hays Senior Finance who is the retained consultant working in partnership with South Essex Property Services Ltd

Closing date for all applications: November 2nd

First Round Interviews will take place: 13th and 14th November

Second Round Interviews will take place: 20th and 21st November

All third party & direct applicants will be forwarded directly to Senan Pierce at Hays Senior Finance to be screened as part of the recruitment process.