Simon is a Chartered Accountant and Corporate Treasurer who has worked for several years in housing, care and support in senior management roles, primarily in finance and treasury. Prior to joining the housing sector, Simon worked in accountancy practice in audit and corporate finance. Simon is currently Executive Director – Finance and Development for Rochdale Boroughwide Housing who own and manage over 12,000 homes in the borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester with responsibility for finance, procurement and the delivery of regeneration plans.