Planning & Insights Manager

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Scotland; On-site; GBP 55,141 - 61,268; Full time

Job summary

Eildon Housing Association in the Scottish Borders is seeking a Planning & Insights Manager to shape long-term strategy and performance. You will lead multi-year planning, develop insights to drive improvement, and translate data into clear recommendations for the executive team.

You will work closely with the leadership group to support informed decisions and long-term thinking aligned with our priorities, within a 35-hour week and salary range £55,141–£61,268.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial, corporate or performance planning at a senior level.
• Strong analytical mindset and natural curiosity.
• The ability to influence, challenge and support senior leaders.
• Professional qualification or experience in strategic financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver multi-year financial and business planning.
• Build performance frameworks and insight that drive improvement.
• Turn complex data into clear, meaningful stories and recommendations.
• Strengthen business cases and risk management across the organisation.

Skills

Senior planning experience

Analytical mindset

Influence senior leaders

Strategic financial analysis

Job description

Planning & Insights Manager

Help shape the future of Eildon and the communities we serve. We’re looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Planning & Insights Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping Eildon’s future. You’ll play a central role in how we plan, perform and improve, helping ensure our homes and services remain sustainable, responsive and focused on what matters most to our customers. Working closely with our Executive Team and wider Leadership Group, you’ll bring clarity to complexity, using evidence, analysis and judgement to support confident decision-making and long‑term thinking aligned to our long‑term priorities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver our multi‑year financial and business planning
• Build performance frameworks and insight that genuinely drive improvement
• Turn complex data into clear, meaningful stories and recommendations
• Strengthen business cases and risk management across the organisation

Qualifications

• Experience in financial, corporate or performance planning at a senior level
• A strong analytical mindset and natural curiosity
• The ability to influence, challenge and support senior leaders
• Professional qualification or experience in strategic financial analysis

Benefits

At Eildon, we’re Caring, Creative, Committed and Connected and this role sits at the heart of how we turn those values into action. You’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, improve performance and make a real difference to people and places across our communities across the Scottish Borders.

Job details

Applications will close at 9am on Monday 20 July 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 27 July 2026

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th July 2026, 09:00

Full salary & employment details
Monday to Friday
35 hours per week
£55,141 to £61,268