UK Remote Job – Development Finance Manager at Stonewater

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Job summary

Stonenwater in the United Kingdom is seeking a Development Finance Manager to oversee financial decision-making for a property development programme. The role is remote with sponsorship not available, offering a £56k annual salary and responsibilities spanning appraisals, budgeting and long-term planning.

You will prepare models, forecasts and management reports while working with development teams to maximise returns and manage risks. This position reports to the Head of Business Partnering.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant nearing professional qualification.
• Experience in development finance and financial appraisals.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of social housing finance and sector challenges.
• Ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis.
• Desirable ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Experience with Pamwin and MS Dynamics F&O is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review development appraisals and conduct post-development financial assessments.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities and contractor-related exposures.
• Develop financial models and programme forecasts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and performance reports.
• Support annual audits, statutory accounts and impairment reviews.
• Assist with Homes England grant audits and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to long-term financial and business planning.
• Improve financial reporting processes, systems and controls.
• Line manage and support a Capital Accountant.
• Provide financial advice and insights to senior management.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant

Development finance

Financial appraisals

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Communication

Reporting & presentation

Social housing finance

Influence financial decisions

ACA/ACCA/CIMA desirable

Pamwin forecasting

MS Dynamics F&O

Right-to-work & DBS

Education

ACCA/ACCA or CIMA equivalent

Tools

Pamwin development forecasting

Microsoft Dynamics F&O

Job description

Job Title: Development Finance Manager
Employer: Stonenwater
Job Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: £56k / year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Support financial decision-making across the organisation’s property development programme.

Assess development appraisals and review completed projects to ensure they deliver financial and social value.

Work closely with Development teams to maximise investment returns and manage financial risks.

Prepare financial models, budgets, forecasts and management reports.

Support long-term business planning, including the organisation’s 30-year financial plan.

Report to the Head of Business Partnering and supervise a Capital Accountant.

Responsibilities

Review development appraisals and conduct post-development financial assessments.

Identify financial risks, opportunities and contractor-related exposures.

Develop financial models and programme forecasts.

Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and performance reports.

Support annual audits, statutory accounts and impairment reviews.

Assist with Homes England grant audits and compliance requirements.

Contribute to long-term financial and business planning.

Improve financial reporting processes, systems and controls.

Line manage and support the professional development of a Capital Accountant.

Provide financial advice and insights to senior management.

Requirements

Part-qualified accountant nearing professional qualification, with relevant experience.

Experience in development finance, financial appraisals and business partnering.

Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.

Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.

Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills.

Understanding of social housing finance and sector challenges.

Ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis.

Full ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification is desirable.

Experience with Pamwin development forecasting software and Microsoft Dynamics F&O is advantageous.

Satisfactory references, right-to-work documentation and DBS clearance where applicable.

Ability to meet relevant Social Housing Competence and Conduct Standards.

Opportunity to study towards a professional accounting qualification if not already qualified.

Disability Confident Employer commitment.

Recognition as an Advanced Employer under the Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix.

Opportunity to develop financial leadership and business partnering skills.

Exposure to strategic investment decisions and long-term development planning.

Opportunity to contribute to financial sustainability and social housing development.