Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsGateway Housing Association is looking for a new Finance Executive.Excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking London based HA.About Our ClientGateway has deep roots in East London, with our origins dating back to 1926 when we first began as Bethnal Green Housing Association. Our earliest scheme, Queen Margaret Flats opened in 1929 and it remains part of our portfolio and continues to be owned and managed by Gateway today.We have grown significantly since those early days. A major milestone came in 2008 when Bethnal Green and Victoria Park Housing Association merged with Labo Housing Association, forming Gateway as it is known today. We are now a well‑established, community-based housing association and the largest provider of older person's accommodation in the borough of Tower Hamlets. We own and manage over 3,000 homes with a significant committed pipeline.A G1/V1 organisation, we are a community housing association and a proud member of the L12. At our core, we are committed to providing great homes for people in East London and supporting communities to thrive. Our corporate vision has customers at its centre, and we have recently invested in new technology to support efficiencies in service delivery, improved customer experience and data-driven decision-making.Job DescriptionExecutive Leadership & Culture Contribute as a key member of the Executive Team, providing strategic leadership and promoting a collaborative, high‑performing culture. Build strong relationships with lenders, auditors, advisers and our residents.Financial Strategy & Stewardship Lead Gateway's financial strategy and long‑term planning to support delivery for residents. Ensure financial strength, value for money, effective treasury management and compliance with regulatory and lender requirements. Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounts and financial reporting.Risk, Assurance & Governance Act as executive lead for risk, controls and assurance, ensuring strong risk management, fraud prevention and business continuity. Leading the governance, regulatory submissions, company secretarial duties and Board recruitment and induction for Gateway.The Successful ApplicantSenior leader with strong people-management skills, emotional intelligence and a solid record of delivering organisational change, improving performance and engaging effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.Qualified finance professional (CCAB) with broad experience across financial and treasury management, strategic planning, governance, risk, business assurance and understanding complex operating environments.Experienced corporate leader skilled in shaping strategy, overseeing finance and resource functions, managing key external relationships and achieving strong commercial results alongside positive social impact.Clear and confident communicator with strong collaboration skills, professionalism and the ability to explain complex information, negotiate well, maintain confidentiality and build effective relationships.What's on OfferCompetitive salary circa £145,000Comprehensive benefits package.Opportunity to lead and influence a vital department in a respected not-for-profit organisation.Collaborative and supportive work environment in London.This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that has a real impact on the community they support. If you are interested to learn more please get in contact.ContactElizabeth CampionQuote job refJN-032026-6980327Phone number+44 207 269 2173Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinancial Director / CFOSectorNot For ProfitLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameElizabeth CampionConsultant phone+44 207 269 2173Job referenceJN-032026-6980327
