Strategic Management Accountant & Procurement Partner

My client is a forward-thinking Housing Association committed to delivering high-quality, affordable homes and services to communities across the region. With a strong focus on value for money, governance, and tenant outcomes, the organisation is continuing to strengthen its finance function and commercial capabilities.

This is a dual-purpose role combining Management Accounting and Procurement support, sitting within the Finance team but working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders.

You will play a key role in:

• Delivering robust financial insight and reporting
• Supporting budget holders across the organisation
• Strengthening procurement processes to ensure value for money and compliance

• Produce monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis
• Support budget setting, forecasting and financial planning cycles
• Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and performance
• Assist with year-end accounts and audit process
• Monitor and report on cost savings and efficiencies
• Provide financial input into business cases and investment decisions

• Support the delivery of the organisation's procurement strategy
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal policies
• Work with stakeholders to manage supplier relationships and contract performance
• Assist with tender processes, including evaluation and financial assessment
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value for money improvements
• Maintain accurate records of contracts and procurement activities

• Act as a business partner to operational teams
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, and Senior Leadership teams
• Support non-finance colleagues in understanding financial performance

• Professionally qualified or part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA)
• Strong experience in management accounting and financial analysis
• Experience working in a public sector, housing, or regulated environment (or similar)
• Understanding of procurement processes and value-for-money principles
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability

• Experience with in a Housing Association or local authority
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations (e.g. PCR / UK procurement rules)
• Experience working with contract management or supplier performance
• Experience supporting commercial decision-making/cost optimisation

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Commercially aware
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Continuous improvement mindset

• Competitive salary (£45k-£50k)
• Hybrid working
• Generous pension scheme
• 25-30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Opportunities for progression and development

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