Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity.  With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities.  With over 1550 rented properties: Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability our priority.

Finance Manager

EVH Grade 8: £48,597 - £52,578 

Interview Date: Thursday 27 November 2025 

35hrs per week

Closing date for applications: Monday 10 November 2025, 12noon

We are looking for a highly motivated individual – ideally a chartered accountant or with a relevant degree - to join our Management Team with operational responsibility for finance, ICT and debt management activities and performance.    

The preferred candidate will be performance driven, and will demonstrate role flexibility, strong ICT skills (adept in excel), excellent communication, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.  

Core Responsibilities include: 

• Responsible for the direction and management of a small team of staff (finance, ICT and debt management) 
• Fostering a proactive team culture that demonstrates ownership and ensures the successful delivery and achievement of operational and performance standards in support of the corporate objectives of GWHA and its commercial subsidiary Glasgow West Enterprises. 
• High level of technical knowledge and experience, focus on compliance, risk management and co-ordination of team performance. 

Key Tasks include:

1. Operational leadership and direction of Finance, ICT and debt management activities and performance.
2. Effective management and support of team, including annual performance reviews, SMART Team Plans, regular planning and supervision sessions.
3. Financial management and planning; compliance with internal financial controls.
4. Treasury management policy implementation.
5. Assisting with Annual Accounts/Audit preparation.
6. Budget and Management Accounts preparation.  
7. Preparation of annual insurance declaration and liaison with key stakeholders.
8. Administration of Component Accounting.
9. Implementing the ICT strategy aligned with organisational goals, including overseeing the management and security of ICT systems, infrastructure, and data (ensuring robust cyber security protocols, disaster recovery and data protection (GDPR) compliance). 
10. Supporting digital transformation projects, including tenant-facing services and back-office systems (e.g. housing management software.

In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:

• 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Death in Service Benefit 
• Flexible working practices including flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Specific GWHA benefits including annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave 
• Professional development & training opportunities 

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Please email recruitment@glasgowwestha.co.uk in the first instance, if you have any queries in relation to the post. 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.

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