Finance Manager - Modelling

London & Quadrant Housing Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Greater London is seeking a Finance Manager - Modelling to lead a finance team and enhance financial models. The role requires strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, and experience with various programming tools. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary, alongside excellent benefits including a pension plan and annual leave enhancements.

Benefits

Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)

28 days annual leave rising to 31 days

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong IT literacy and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with leading business intelligence tools.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor finance team members.
• Perform a study of existing models and migrate to server-based platforms.
• Lead in the creation of POC models for financial planning.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

VBA

SQL

SSIS

Azure Data Factory

Python

.NET

Java

Job description

Finance Manager - Modelling

Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time, 35 hours
Salary: £76,034 (London weighted) or £66,380 (Regional) – dependant on experience
Grade: 12
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20%‑40% of contractual hours to be worked from the reporting office (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 10th December 2025
Interview Date: 15th December 2025 in‑person at our L&Q Stratford Office.

Please review the role profile document: Finance Manager - Modelling Role Profile.docx.

Benefits

Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days annual leave rising to 31 days with length of service (+bank holidays), Westfield Health Cash Plan, non‑contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

*Previous Applicants May Not Apply* – (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks)

Join our Team at L&Q

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an appropriately qualified, self‑motivated and highly organised individual who is hungry to tackle the role of Finance Manager – Modelling.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role

You will report directly to the Head of Finance – Modelling and lead a close knit, motivated, highly performing and engaged team of finance professionals. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Team Leadership and Development Capabilities: Supervise and mentor finance team members to deliver accurate, high‑quality financial models and reports, ensuring skill development across the team in a collaborative environment.
• Modelling Upgrades: Perform a study of existing models and migrate these to server‑based platforms, in line with IT current supported infrastructure.
• Model Design, Development and Maintenance: Using the RAD approach lead in the creation of POC models to fully‑developed models. Maintain reliable financial models for planning, forecasting, stress testing, and evaluating business performance.
• Modern technology: Work closely with Information Security and Workplace Technology, reviewing emerging technology and bringing this into benefit the financial models.
• Policies and Procedures: Review industry standards and best practices to develop methods of approach and a working framework.
• Transparency and audit: Maintain clear documentation and version control for all models, ensuring they meet governance standards for quality, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Automation: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial modelling, minimise manual work, and strengthen data accuracy and automation.

What you'll bring

• Technical Expertise: Strong IT literacy, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data reporting and performance monitoring. Hands‑on experience with leading business intelligence tools. Expertise across a range of programming and data tools, including VBA, SQL, SSIS, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Python, .NET, and Java.
• Project Management: A strong track record of leading end‑to‑end project delivery, from planning through to execution and post‑implementation review.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams, delegate effectively, and foster a positive team culture.
• Commercial & Analytical Skills: Strong financial analysis and commercial awareness to support strategic decision‑making and organisational goals.
• Communication & Influence: Clear communicator capable of engaging senior stakeholders and presenting complex financial information in an accessible way.
• Planning & Systems Proficiency: Skilled in managing priorities and risks, with proficiency in business software and financial tools to support analysis and reporting.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including the application stage, please email [e-mail].

About L&Q

We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high‑quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties "home", and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

L&Q strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!