Financial Analyst - Business Planning & Treasury

Hightown Housing Association; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization, Hightown Housing Association is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst in Business Planning & Treasury. This role involves leading the business planning efforts, managing treasury reports, and providing critical financial analysis to support organizational success. Join a supportive team that emphasizes career development, work-life balance, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays

Monthly attendance bonus

Life assurance cover

Discounts at retailers and gyms

Ongoing training opportunities

Employee support services

Free access to on-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Ability to produce and maintain business plans.
• Proficient in treasury management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and maintenance of the 30-year business plan.
• Produce Treasury Management KPI reports and dashboards.
• Conduct stress-testing of the business plan and suggest mitigation strategies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business planning

Treasury management

Job description

Financial Analyst - Business Planning & Treasury

Financial Analyst - Business Planning & Treasury - £48,120 pa (Hybrid)

Are you a skilled Finance Planning Analyst looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation?

Join Hightown Housing Association and bring your expertise to a team that values precision, innovation, and strategic thinking. If you excel in financial analysis, business planning, and treasury management, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and contribute to our mission of excellence.

What you will be doing:

Business Planning:

Lead the production and maintenance of the 30-year business plan.

Collaborate with the team to provide and analyse financial data for the business plan.

Agree and input data with the Head of Treasury into the business planning model.

Prepare financial analysis and metrics for management review.

Support reports to senior management and the Board.

Update the business plan monthly to reflect changes in economic circumstances and business activities.

Model the impact of new development opportunities on the business plan, including loan covenant requirements.

Conduct stress-testing of the business plan and suggest mitigation strategies.

Develop business planning reports for senior management and the Board.

Prepare data inputs for quarterly and annual regulatory returns.

Create ad-hoc business plans as needed.

Treasury Management:

• Develop and prepare regular Treasury Management KPI reports and dashboard.
• Produce monthly commentary on performance for monthly treasury reports.
• Produce supporting treasury information for treasury reports to the Board.
• Prepare financial analysis to meet information requirements for funders, regulators, and credit rating agencies.
• Maintain treasury information on the Investors page of the website.
• Support the development of treasury strategy and develop reporting processes to monitor progress.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support the Head of Treasury as required.

General:

• Work with other Finance Planning Analyst in the Finance Department to produce other financial analysis reporting as required.
• Maintain the appropriate level of skills necessary to do the job.
• Have a flexible approach to hours worked if necessary.
• Participate in the review of this job description as necessary.
• Maintain a commitment to the Association's equality and diversity policy.
• Perform any other duties at the request of the Head of Treasury and Director of Finance.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary of £48,120 per annum (35-hour week)
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary)
• Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
• Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career
• Employee support and health & wellbeing services

• Free access to on-site gym

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities Employer