Reporting Group: Group Support Services image placeholder At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role You lead the Assets & Investments (A&I) Finance department, ensuring robust financial governance, and oversee monthly management accounts, forecasts, and annual business planning. As a key member of the Places for People Senior Leadership Team and Assets & Investment Senior Leadership Team, you work closely with the Chief Investment Officer and their team, providing strategic insights and supporting business plan delivery. Collaborating with the Group finance team, you help set strategic direction and achieve optimal outcomes for the Group. You ensure A&I meets all financial, regulatory, and statutory requirements efficiently, swiftly addressing any anomalies. You foster an inclusive culture, promoting professional development within a highly engaged Finance team, and drive continuous improvement projects. Partnering with the Director of Asset Knowledge and the Investment Director, you provide financial advice and modelling for key strategic decisions. You also maintain governance and controls for financial tools and data, collaborating to improve data accuracy and support timely, well-informed decisions. As our Finance department is primarily based in our Preston office, occasional travel will be required for team collaborations and meetings. But fear not - if you're ready to embark on this thrilling journey, we're open to a hybrid work model, allowing you flexibility to work from any of our other Places for People office locations on a hybrid basis (a mixture of office and home working) when you're not in Preston. Please be advised this is a 12 month FTC., If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk. Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities. Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy. Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities. Neurodivergent - Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn't allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

You are a dynamic, inspiring leader with senior management experience in complex organisations, adept at influencing stakeholders at all levels. Your ability to challenge the status quo and operate decisively at the leadership level showcases your strategic thinking, planning, and prioritization skills. With exceptional communication abilities, you can effectively influence both within the Group and with external partners. Your proven track record in continuous improvement and driving financial performance sets you apart as a true catalyst for success. If this sounds like you then make an application with us today!

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Car Allowance
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package - 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Private healthcare
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.