Senior Group Reporting Manager

Set up in 2017 and funded by Blackstone and Regis to help address the housing crisis in the UK, Sage Homes has now delivered more than 21,000 homes all of which are affordable. A further 2,500 new homes are in our construction pipeline.

Sage is proud to be England's largest provider of newly built affordable homes for five successive years, providing our customers with high-quality, energy efficient properties (98% of Sage homes are EPC A or

B) to live in safe, secure and thriving communities.

At Sage Homes, we remain committed to our mission of making new homes affordable for those who need them most, while delivering great customer support.

We are seeking an experienced, technically strong qualified accountant to lead the delivery of Group external audit and the end-to-end production of Annual Report & Accounts for a complex, multi-entity organisation. This role also acts as a key compliance lead, ensuring timely and accurate regulatory and statutory reporting, while supporting finance projects across the Group.

Reporting to the Director of Group Financial Control, this role is responsible for leading the annual audit process, overseeing Group reporting activities, and managing the Group Reporting Manager.

The role is based in our Northampton office, although London based candidates will also be considered. We offer hybrid working, with three days per week in the office and two days from home, if required.

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the Group external audit, acting as the primary contact for auditors
• Oversee preparation and submission of audit deliverables and manage the audit timetable
• Ensure accurate and timely production of statutory accounts (UK GAAP FRS
  102 and Housing SORP) across multiple entities
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, controls and procedures
• Oversee monthly financial statement reviews
• Manage statutory and regulatory reporting (e.g. Regulator of Social Housing, Homes England, ONS)
• Partner with Internal Audit, Legal and Company Secretarial teams to ensure robust governance and compliance
• Monitor compliance calendar, risk and control register, and balance sheet reconciliation processes
• Support wider finance stakeholders including Tax, FP&A and Treasury
• Contribute to finance projects and insurance-related activities
• Lead, coach and develop the Group Reporting team

• ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience
• Strong financial accounting and audit background, with experience delivering statutory reporting and Annual Reports
• Proven experience managing audits and consolidations under UK GAAP (FRS
  102)
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and deliver in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Advanced Excel skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here  well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This may include internally and externally delivered development programmes and for permanent employees, opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.

At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.

To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
• Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
• Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
• Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
• Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
• Wellbeing support through Mynd Up
• Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
• Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes

We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.