Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant

As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities.

From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK.

And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do.

We'relooking for Colleagues who bring energy,curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other.

Experience matters, butit'sonly part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact,we'dlove to hear from you.

We are recruiting for a Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant on a permanent basis to join PfP Developments.

You'll play a key role in supporting major development and investment decisions across the business. Working closely with senior finance leaders and a wide range of stakeholders, you'll provide clear, insightful financial analysis that helps shape projects from early appraisal through to delivery.

You'll develop and maintain financial models, assess the financial impact of investment and development activity, and clearly explain performance, risks and opportunities. This is a commercially focused role where your analysis will directly influence decision-making, cash flow planning and long-term business outcomes.

This is a full time, permanent role is based in Preston and you will be required to be on site 2 days a week.

For more information download a copy of the job description.

• You will possess a Finance Qualification (Part Qualified or Qualified CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain financial models
• A track record of working with large data sets
• Experience of working within a matrix management structure
• Experience with House building or Development is highly desired.

As our Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant you will be responsible for providing commercial insight and professional financial support to senior stakeholders across development and investment projects. You'll be confident working with a wide range of teams, able to challenge assumptions constructively and explain financial outcomes in a clear, accessible way.

You'll enjoy working in a collaborative environment, take pride in producing accurate and timely analysis, and be motivated by seeing your work influence real business decisions.

At Places for People we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.

We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary with regular annual review
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues
• 35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs – up to £500 savings per year
• Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs
• Private GP and health support services available
• Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts
• Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to professional qualifications and career progression
• Internal development programmes and learning support
• Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms