Finance Manager

We're working with a values-driven housing association based in London to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent contract.

As Finance Manager, you will play a central role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information across the organisation. You will lead on management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, ensuring full compliance with Housing SORP and FRS
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You'll partner closely with senior leaders, operational managers, acting as a trusted adviser and providing the financial insight needed to drive performance, value for money and long term business planning.

You will also lead and develop a small, high performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high quality monthly management accounts, Board reports, budgets and forecasts
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage audit processes
• Provide expert financial analysis and business partnering to support operational and strategic decisions
• Maintain robust financial controls, cashflow planning, treasury oversight and covenant monitoring
• Oversee VAT, fixed asset, service charge and development accounting
• Lead, motivate and develop a small finance team
• Support long term financial planning, stress testing and value for money initiatives

We're looking for someone who is:

• CCAB qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Experienced in producing management and statutory accounts
• Confident leading teams and managing workloads in a fast paced environment
• Skilled at building strong relationships across the organisation
• Able to communicate complex financial information clearly
• Highly proficient with Excel and modern financial systems