Finance Data Performance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Finance Data Performance Manager for a hybrid role. You will lead the transition to Workday and manage finance data reporting. This role requires strong finance qualifications and expertise in Power BI. The ideal candidate should have a collaborative approach and extensive experience in data governance. This position offers a salary of £68,000 - £78,000 PA plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong finance background with a qualified accounting qualification.
• Expertise in Power BI, DAX, and SQL to manage data effectively.
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from legacy finance systems to Workday.
• Deliver finance data reporting and controls, bridging finance and IT.
• Partner with finance directors to align priorities and build a unified data approach.
• Manage a virtual team of Power BI champions.

Skills

Strong finance background

Expertise in Power BI

DAX

SQL

Self-starter

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Workday

Job description

Overview

Finance Data Performance Manager - Hybrid | Basingstoke & Wembley (2 days/week) | Permanent

£68,000 - £78,000 PA + Benefits

Practicus is supporting a reputed housing association with the search for a Finance Data Performance Manager. The role sits in the finance function but works closely with IT, driving better data usage, reducing reliance on spreadsheets, and enabling more effective decision-making across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from legacy finance systems to Workday and expand Power BI usage across the finance team
• Own and deliver finance data reporting and controls, bridging the gap between finance and IT
• Partner with finance directors and senior leaders to align priorities and build a unified data approach
• Manage a virtual team of Power BI champions, guiding best practice and embedding governance

Qualifications

• Strong finance background, Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent Post Graduate accounting qualification)
• Expertise in Power BI, DAX and SQL
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Experience working with IT teams on data architecture and governance
• Self-starter with strong organisational skills and collaborative approach

This is a high-profile role with scope to grow as their data landscape matures following Workday implementation.

If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, please get in touch directly for a confidential discussion.