Hybrid Finance Manager – Development & Sales

London & Quadrant Housing Trust; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension plan

Annual leave 28–31 days

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Employee assistance

Job summary

London & Quadrant Housing Trust seeks a commercially astute Finance Manager for Development & Sales. You will report to the Head of Finance and lead a team providing comprehensive financial services for development and sales activities within the group.

You will oversee performance reporting, risk management, budgeting and external audits, while partnering with the Development & Sales directorate to drive value and compliance across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: CCAB (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or CFA with post-qualification experience.
• Sector Experience: Strong accounting experience in construction or residential development.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent team leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• Project Management: Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and IT literacy for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management information reporting to support performance management and drive improvement.
• Lead a robust financial framework for Development and Sales and maintain financial appraisal models.
• Manage a finance team including training, coaching and appraisal.
• Build strong relationships with the Development & Sales directorate for financial and commercial advice.
• Identify and manage risks across development schemes and advise on mitigating actions.
• Ensure timely production of statutory and management accounts in line with policies.
• Coordinate annual budgets with budget holders and support divisional targets.
• Lead external audit coordination and manage associated risks.
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement in financial processes.

Skills

CCAB Qualification

Construction Experience

Leadership

Project Management

Excel & Reporting

Education

CCAB Qualification or CFA

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

London & Quadrant Housing Trust seeks a commercially astute Finance Manager for Development & Sales. You will report to the Head of Finance and lead a team providing comprehensive financial services for development and sales activities within the group.

You will oversee performance reporting, risk management, budgeting and external audits, while partnering with the Development & Sales directorate to drive value and compliance across the portfolio.