Finance Manager

We're working with a values-driven housing association based in London to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent contract.

As Finance Manager, you will play a central role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information across the organisation. You will lead on management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, ensuring full compliance with Housing SORP and FRS102.

You’ll partner closely with senior leaders, operational managers, acting as a trusted adviser and providing the financial insight needed to drive performance, value for money and long term business planning.

You will also lead and develop a small, high performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

Produce high quality monthly management accounts, Board reports, budgets and forecasts

Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage audit processes

Provide expert financial analysis and business partnering to support operational and strategic decisions

Maintain robust financial controls, cashflow planning, treasury oversight and covenant monitoring

Oversee VAT, fixed asset, service charge and development accounting

Lead, motivate and develop a small finance team

Support long term financial planning, stress testing and value for money initiatives

We’re looking for someone who is

CCAB qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Experienced in producing management and statutory accounts

Confident leading teams and managing workloads in a fast paced environment

Skilled at building strong relationships across the organisation

Able to communicate complex financial information clearly

Highly proficient with Excel and modern financial systems