Treasury & Financial Planning Manager (Fixed-Term/Secondment)

Eastlight Community Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community housing provider in the UK seeks a Treasury and Financial Planning Manager for an 8-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on financial appraisals for development projects and business plan production. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management, cashflow forecasting, and treasury activities. Join a dynamic team to contribute to financial resilience and strategic growth while enjoying a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

£66,997 per annum

Group stakeholder pension plan

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual wellbeing grant of £200

12 weeks full pay maternity leave

Healthcare cash plan and life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial accounting and management.
• Experience in cashflow forecasting and treasury management.
• Proficient in business plan modelling and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on financial appraisals for new development projects.
• Lead the production of the annual business plan with scenario testing.
• Oversee daily treasury activities and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Financial accounting

Cashflow forecasting

Treasury management

Covenant monitoring

Business plan modelling (Brixx)

Effective communication

Proficient in Excel

Job description

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

We are looking for a dedicated Treasury and Financial Planning Manager to join us on a full-time, 8-month fixed-term basis.

In this key role, your main focus will be to monitor and report on financial appraisals for new development projects, model business improvement initiatives, and lead the production of the annual business plan, including scenario testing and sensitivity analysis. You will work closely with another Treasury and Financial Planning Manager, helping to oversee daily treasury activities, ensuring Eastlight remains compliant with policy, lending, and regulatory obligations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting, cashflow forecasting, development appraisal activities, business plan modelling (Brixx), treasury management, and covenant monitoring, with a proven ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Proficient in Excel, you will be responsible for modelling cash flows, preparing financial statements and committee reports, and supporting strategic projects such as development funding and ESG initiatives.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to Eastlight’s financial resilience and strategic growth, working in a dynamic environment where your insights will make a real impact. If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

• £66,997 per annum
• 8 month Fixed-Term Contract
• Full time, 37 hours per week
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• A healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please [e-mail]

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.

Closing date: Friday 22 August at 11:59pm

Interview date: Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 1 September 2025 via Microsoft Teams