Finance Manager

The Opportunity

A forward-thinking organisation in the Social Housing sector is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to lead its business partnering function and provide expert financial insight across the organisation.

This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Finance Director, ideal for a proactive, relationship-driven finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys influencing strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the finance business partnering function, building strong relationships across departments.

Produce high‑quality monthly management accounts, budget updates, and financial reporting packs.

Provide analysis, commentary and scenario planning to support strategic decisions.

Lead the annual budget setting process and contribute to long-term financial planning.

Oversee financial controls, reporting systems and process improvements, driving efficiency and automation.

Produce and present financial papers for Executive and Board‑level stakeholders.

Support payroll reporting and liaise closely with People Services on monthly reconciliations.

Provide training, guidance, and challenge to budget holders to ensure strong financial accountability.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, influential finance professional who can bring clarity, insight, and leadership to an established finance team.

You will have:

CCAB qualification (or equivalent experience at senior finance level).

Experiuencegained in Social Housing sector

Strong technical accounting knowledge, including an understanding of FRS
102/SORP.

Experience in producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and business partnering outputs.

Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.

Proven experience leading or mentoring a team.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and communicate clearly at all levels.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence non-finance colleagues.

Why Apply?

This organisation offers a positive, inclusive culture and a genuine commitment to professional development. Benefits include:

Up to 34 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Hybrid & flexible working

Generous pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Leadership exposure in a well-regarded, values-driven organisation