Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Finance department for a Financial Control and Compliance manager on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.


We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable homes and services to our customers. To support this mission, the Group operates with an annual expenditure exceeding 40 million.


We are seeking a professional, customer-focused individual to oversee the development and management of the Financial Compliance Team (approximately six FTEs), ensuring the delivery of key financial processes to the highest standards. This role will lead statutory financial reporting for registered housing and subsidiary companies, rent and service charge setting, and day-to-day treasury management across the Group.


The successful candidate will also support the Head of Finance in maintaining regulatory and funding compliance, managing external and internal audits, overseeing finance systems administration and transformation projects, and strengthening the Group's financial controls environment.


Additionally, the role includes leadership of the Financial Transactional Service Team (one direct report, circa ten FTEs), VAT and Corporation Tax compliance, and the completion and submission of Group Pension Returns.


This role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices, with Head Office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as required.


Shortlisting date: 13 October 2025


Interview date: 17 & 20 October 2025

About Connexus

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.



We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We're here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.


Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.


Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10,500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.


Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.


Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.


Email:

recruitment@connexus-group.co.uk