Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive package

Development programme

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking a Finance Manager in Swindon to lead development finance and the day-to-day accounting function. You will own development funding facilities, manage lender reporting and drawdowns, and work closely with the senior leadership team to drive value across a growing UK-wide portfolio.

Expect a hands-on, commercially focused role with scope to evolve into Finance Director. The role offers flexible hybrid working (2-3 days), a strong benefits package, and a clear path to

Qualifications

• Direct experience of property development finance and funding.
• Experience managing funding facilities, lender reporting and drawdowns.
• Strong knowledge of development appraisals and financial modelling.
• Ability to provide commercial insight to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage development funding facilities, lender reporting and drawdown requests.
• Maintain development appraisals, financial models and project cash-flow forecasts.
• Produce monthly management accounts, board reports and financial analysis.
• Prepare company-wide cash-flow forecasts, budgets and long-term plans.
• Oversee VAT, CIS and statutory compliance.
• Establish scalable financial systems, controls and reporting processes.

Skills

Financial modelling

Lender reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Post# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerNovember 12, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Swindon, Wiltshire* Posted 20 hours ago* £75,000 – £85,000 per annum + packageWebsite**CV-Library**Title: Finance ManagerLocation: Swindon, with flexible hybrid working (2-3 days)Salary: £75,000–£85,000 + benefitsFinance Manager – The Company:Our client is a well-funded property development business with an ambitious UK-wide pipeline of specialist development projects.With significant investment secured and a long-term growth strategy in place, the company is preparing to deliver a programme of high-quality facilities over the coming years. It combines the entrepreneurial environment of a growing business with the financial backing and stability required to deliver its plans.This is an opportunity to join at an important stage of the company’s development, establish a robust finance function and work closely with the senior leadership team.Finance Manager – The Opportunity:The Finance Manager will take ownership of development finance alongside responsibility for the day-to-day accounting function.Direct property development funding experience is essential. Applicants must have previously worked with development funding facilities, lender reporting and drawdowns. General accounting experience without this exposure will not be sufficient.This is a broad, hands-on and commercially focused position. You will manage detailed financial activities while providing insight that supports investment and development decisions across the portfolio.You will also establish the processes, controls and reporting required to support the company as it grows. As the development programme expands, the position is expected to evolve into a senior finance leadership role, offering a genuine pathway towards Finance Director.Finance Manager – Key Responsibilities:Manage development funding facilities, lender relationships, reporting and drawdown requestsMaintain development appraisals, financial models and project cash-flow forecastsSupport site acquisitions, investment decisions and development viability assessmentsMonitor development expenditure against approved budgets, appraisals and funding requirementsProduce monthly management accounts, board reports and financial analysisPrepare company-wide cash-flow forecasts, budgets and longer-term business plansManage VAT, CIS and relevant statutory complianceOversee purchase ledger, supplier payments, banking and financial administrationWork closely with the Commercial Director and senior leadership teamProvide clear commercial and financial insight across the development portfolioEstablish scalable financial systems, controls and reporting processesFinance Manager – The Person:We are looking for an ambitious finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with direct property development funding experience.You will need:Direct experience of property development finance and fundingExperience managing funding facilities, lender reporting and drawdownsStrong knowledge of development appraisals, financial modelling and project cash flowsExperience monitoring project expenditure against funding and appraisal assumptionsAn ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or an equivalent professional qualificationExperience working within property development; residential or specialist-sector development experience would be particularly relevantA good understanding of management accounting, VAT and CISStrong commercial awareness and the confidence to work directly with senior stakeholdersA hands-on approach, with the ambition and capability to progress towards Finance DirectorFinance Manager – The Reward:Salary of £70,000–£90,000, dependent on experienceCompetitive benefits packageFlexible hybrid workingExposure to a substantial long-term development programmeThe autonomy to shape and develop the finance functionA genuine progression pathway towards Finance DirectorPlease contact Foresight Search for more information about this Finance Manager opportunity or to arrange a confidential discussion.