Finance Manager - 202510

Berneslai Homes; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking social housing provider in Barnsley is seeking a Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will lead financial services, provide expert advice on housing finance, and drive continuous improvement. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Agile Working Packages

Excellent Pension Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Health & Wellbeing Checks

Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified finance professional.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial services including budget preparation.
• Provide specialist financial advice and training to budget holders.
• Manage external audit and tax advisor relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CCAB qualified

Job description

Overview

Salary: £47,181 to £50,269 • Working Arrangements: Full Time • Hours of Work: 37 hours a week • Status of Employment: Permanent

This post closes at 11.59 pm on the date specified.

About Berneslai Homes

At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be a forward-thinking social housing provider and employer, committed to improving homes and communities across Barnsley. We manage around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, guided by our '3 Cs' values: putting the Customer first, maintaining a Can-do attitude, and staying Curious to make sure we get things right.

We\'re proud to be the first local authority to receive the highest C1 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing. This reflects that we meet consumer standards as a landlord, address issues promptly, and prioritise tenant safety, needs, and wellbeing.

The Finance Manager role

The Finance Manager role: Are you a qualified finance professional ready to lead and inspire? We\'re looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance & Performance team, supporting strategic financial management across Berneslai Homes.

As our Finance Manager, you\'ll play a key role in delivering effective financial services, including budgeting, statutory reporting, and financial planning. You\'ll provide expert advice on housing finance and commercial accounting, lead a dedicated finance team, and drive value for money and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Lead financial services including budget preparation, account closure, and statutory reporting.
• Provide specialist financial advice and training to budget holders.
• Oversee HRA and Property Services budgets, including PRIP and Repairs.
• Manage external audit and tax advisor relationships.
• Produce financial reports, forecasts, benchmarking data, and support grant maximisation.
• Contribute to strategic planning and cross-service projects.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Lead and develop the Finance Team, managing priorities and deadlines.

What we\'re looking for

• CCAB qualified.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to inspire and support teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and management accounting systems.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and equality in the workplace.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Employee Specification upon completing your application.

Benefits and why work with us

What you might be asking is, why work for us?

We are proud to put our people first! By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Agile Working Packages
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Health & Wellbeing Checks
• Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities

Job Description and Employee Specification: Finance Manager JD and ES.pdf

Key Dates

Shortlisting is due to take place w/c 13th October and interviews are due to take place 22nd November. Please note these dates are subject to change.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rachel Taylor, Executive Director of Resources by email, [e-mail].

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• CVs will not be accepted.

Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.