Group Finance Director
The Finance Directorate is responsible for financial management and accounts recording throughout the group.
The department prepares the annual financial plans, monitors progress against them and evaluates the financial implications of new business opportunities. The team is also responsible for raising private finance to fund the growth of the organisation. The Finance Department also prepares the annual financial statements for audit and deals with all financial transactions, such as paying suppliers and accounting for rents and other income.
Paul's background
Paul has a strong track record in finance and housing. He joined Notting Hill Housing in November 2004 from Servite Houses, where he was Finance Director for eight years and notably led on their first Private Finance Initiative project. Before that, Paul worked at Knightstone Housing Association, which was the fastest developing association in the South West during Paul's seven years there.
Paul has also held posts at United Kingdom Housing Trust, the Housing Corporation and London Transport.
He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holds an MBA from the University of Bath.
Reporting directly to Paul are:
- Paul Thomson, Deputy Finance Director
- Andrew Sugden, Assistant Finance Director (Investment)
- Andrew Nankivell, Group Secretary.