Auxesia Homes appoints new CFO

 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Donnelly as Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

Claire began her career at leading Big 4 accountancy practice PWC, then nine years working for large multinational plcs, before specialising in housing having been Finance Director at both Your Housing Group and Countryside.

Auxesia Homes provide affordable, high-quality homes for those who serve our country and communities. Claire’s appointment follows a regulatory review by the social housing regulator (RSH), in December 2022, where it was found Auxesia Homes had breached the governance and financial viability standard, and were subsequently asked to put a recovery plan in place.

As the regulator continue to monitor progress against the plan, Claire’s role will enable the company to establish appropriate, robust and prudent financial management systems and prepare for their next stage of growth.

Chair, Ben Baldwin, said: “As part of the regulators recommendations and also to enable us to prepare for growth, we sought a financial leader with extensive experience in the social housing sector. Claire is a fantastic asset to Auxesia Homes and will assist us in ensuring that we not only maintain and improve our financial systems, but prepare for our next stage of growth”.

Claire’s position is one of a number of senior appointments to adapt and improve the housing provider’s business model, she comments:

“Making a difference to people and communities has always been at the heart of my career. I was incredibly impressed with Auxesia’s commitment and determination to be one of the leading RP’s in the region, providing affordable high-quality homes for those who serve our country and communities”.

“Our ethos and strong Board commitment, will enable us to carry out our ambitious plans for the future as we continue to grow our pipeline across the North West and Yorkshire working with national and local housebuilders.”