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Commercial Business Specialist
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Basingstoke, Hampshire County, RG21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
STR Group Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A client of mine who is a Large Housing Association is looking for a Commercial Specialist to focus on CAPEX related queries on a FTC until April 2028.The successful applicant will act as Property Services subject matter expert for CAPEX, providing commercial insight, analytical support and assurance to ensure capital investment is well-planned, accurately recorded and aligned with regulatory, financial and operational requirements.
Responsibilities:- Acting as point of contact for all CAPEX-related queries
- Support monthly analysis of CAPEX performance, including job costing, average unit costs, value for money and variance analysis.
- Assist in the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process for capital work streams, collaborating with operational leads.
- Providing detailed commercial insight at month-end, ensuring movements against budget and forecast are understood and addressed.
- Conducting benchmarking against other housing associations and external sectors to inform strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Understanding of accounting standards for capitalisation of development costs (FRS 102 Section 17).
- Strong excel skills - good understanding and management of risk, financial planning, modelling.
- Ability to analyse and combine business information, both financial and non-financial, and formulate metrics that drive improvements.
- Strategic thinker, commercial acumen, and values driven.
- Experience of the Social Housing Sector, desirable.
- knowledge of process and performance improvement
- Experience in repairs and finance systems such as Uniclass/URM or Workday.
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
- Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
- Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
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