Overview
Provide financial insight on major housing and development projects. Identify risks and influence decisions with senior leaders and developers.
Client Details
Our client is a large and forward-thinking housing association delivering thousands of affordable homes and community initiatives across the UK. They are seeking a finance professional with housing sector experience who can combine strong financial analysis with the ability to challenge, support, and influence senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Description
· Deliver high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting.
· Identify emerging risks across housing and development projects, providing solutions and recommendations.
· Support business cases for new schemes and monitor the financial performance of existing ones.
· Provide financial insight and challenge to senior stakeholders, including property developers and Directors.
· Prepare and present clear, concise board papers and presentations.
· Use internal and external data to drive performance improvement and strategic decision-making.
Profile
· Qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW or equivalent)
· Proven experience working in a large housing association, ideally with exposure to complex housing projects.
· Demonstrable experience partnering with property developers or external stakeholders on large-scale schemes.
· Strong background in risk identification, financial forecasting, and business case evaluation.
· Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage senior non-finance stakeholders.
· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to present complex financials clearly.
· Commercially minded, able to balance financial control with delivering social impact.
Job Offer
· Base salary of £52,000 – £78,000 depending on experience
· £5,000 car allowance
· Healthcare package
· 8% employer pension contribution
· 27 days annual leave
· Flexible working – 1x day on site
