The Role
As Finance Manager, you will act as the key financial lead for development and sales activities, providing forecasting, project analysis, board reporting and commercial insight.
Key Responsibilities:
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Partner with development, sales and project teams on scheme performance and financial planning.
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Produce and review forecasts, cashflows, appraisals and board papers for major development schemes.
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Identify risks early (cost pressures, delays, defects, grant considerations) and support mitigation plans.
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Attend project and governance meetings, challenging assumptions and influencing outcomes.
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Ensure financial governance, controls and compliance across all schemes.
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Manage a team of qualified accountants supporting business partnering activity.
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Work closely with senior stakeholders across finance and operations.
What You ll Bring:
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Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
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Experience in housing, development, construction, real estate or project-based finance is beneficial.
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Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret and challenge project information.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with senior non-finance stakeholders.
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Ability to spot issues early and translate operational events into financial impacts.
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Comfortable presenting at board or steering group level.
What s on Offer
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Hybrid/flexible work pattern
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Strong pension and benefits package
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Exposure to large-scale development schemes and senior leadership
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Clear progression in a growing finance function