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Hear from the RSH about what they expect to see. Find out how you can use the 2023 VfM datasets to deliver savings and ensure you comply with the VfM standard.

 

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    The 2023 Global accounts dataset shows that during 2022/23 operating costs increased and as a result surpluses and interest cover dropped.

    The RSH issued the VfM datasets and annual report on 15 February 2024

    This masterclass session will ensure that you know exactly what the RSH wants and how you can use their 2023 VfM datasets in order to deliver it.

     The main presenters will be:

    • Adele McNamara from the RSH who will explain what they expect to see when reviewing the financial statements and also when conducting an IDA review.
    • Ian Parker (HQN lead finance associate) will explain how you can use the VfM benchmarking tools/models to identify trends and compare your organisation’s VfM metrics to your peer group.

    Who should attend?

    Essential for all:

    • CEOs
    • FDs
    • Senior Financial Managers.
  • Our programme

    10.30 Welcome and introduction

      • Ian Parker, Associate, HQN

    10.40 VFM sector performance and reporting update 2023

      • Adele McNamara, Head of Strategic Analysis, Regulator of Social Housing

    11.25 Regulator Q&A

      • Adele McNamara, Head of Strategic Analysis, Regulator of Social Housing

    11.40 Break

    11.50 How to improve your VfM reports

      • Ian Parker, Associate, HQN

    12.35 Q&A

      • Ian Parker, Associate, HQN

    12.50 Closing remarks

  • Our speakers

    Ian Parker, Associate, HQN 

    Ian has worked in the public sector for 40 years. During his career he has worked in senior positions in local government and has been the Finance Director at four RPs.  Ian has worked as a consultant for the last eight years and during that period has:

    • Developed HQN’s VfM metric model
    • Provided advice to clients about the sector’s VfM agenda
    • Undertaken in excess of 60+ mock In Depth Assessments (IDAs)
    • Developed HQN’s merger model.

    Ian is HQN’s Lead Finance Associate and in that role he provides advice to members of the Housing Finance Network and also ensures that they receive relevant news and technical updates.

    Adele McNamara, Head of Strategic Analysis, Regulator of Social Housing

    Adele heads up the Strategic Analysis Team at the Regulator of Social Housing, which forms part of the Business Intelligence function. As a part of her role, Adele is responsible for the strategic oversight of the VFM Standard ensuring providers comply with the outcomes of the Standard. The team also provides high quality analysis and modelling to identify sector trends and potential emerging issues to inform the development of regulatory strategy and policy.

    Adele held previous financial positions within the regulator. Prior to joining the RSH, Adele was an accountant in the private sector.

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