Full job descriptionWe are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join a high-performing finance team supporting a leading housing organisation’s development and commercial activities.
While experience in Development Finance would be advantageous, it is not essential. The key requirement for this position is strong management accounting experience within a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) / Housing Association environment. Candidates without housing association finance experience will unfortunately not be considered.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key financial reporting activities, provide robust financial analysis, and work closely with senior stakeholders across the Development, Sales & Marketing, and Finance functions.
Location: NW1
Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office, with flexibility required for mandatory meetings
Payrate: £314 per day PAYE / £405 per day Umbrella
Contract: 3 to 6 months
The RoleReporting into senior finance leadership, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality management reporting, financial analysis, forecasting, and business partnering support across the Latimer division.
You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, reviewing junior team members’ work, and providing valuable insight to support decision-making across a complex and commercially focused housing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesManagement Accounting & Reporting*Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts for the Latimer division.
*Review, analyse, and challenge financial information prepared by junior finance team members.
*Prepare and post journals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
*Manage ground rent and rental income postings, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
*Support private sales analysis and performance reporting where required.
Monthly Reporting Activities*Perform Trial Balance reviews and identify areas requiring investigation or correction.
*Update financial reporting packs, schedules, dashboards, and presentation materials.
*Produce and analyse Sales & Marketing (S&M) reporting.
*Attend and contribute to monthly finance review meetings with senior stakeholders, including the Finance Director and Sales Director.
*Support wider Sales & Marketing finance meetings and reporting requirements.
Financial Controls & Reconciliations*Maintain and review scheme reconciliations for Sales & Marketing activities, including Pamwin and PCGs.
*Ensure robust financial controls and reconciliations are in place across relevant accounting areas.
Quarterly & Technical Accounting*Support Fixed Asset Register reviews and stock note reporting.
*Maintain Asset and Liability Registers.
*Assist with technical accounting reviews across the Latimer division and joint venture entities.
*Contribute to periodic financial reviews and reporting exercises.
Budgeting & Forecasting*Take ownership of detailed project-level Sales & Marketing and Voids budgets and forecasts.
*Support budget planning activities across operational and development cost centres.
*Review and sign off detailed Latimer budget reporting templates.
*Conduct budget upload checks and validation activities.
*Assist with Integrated Financial Statement (IFS) workings and financial planning processes.
Ad Hoc & Annual Activities*Support audit processes and respond to audit queries.
*Assist with fixed asset valuation exercises.
*Provide support on VAT-related finance queries.
*Contribute to ongoing projects, including historical claims and financial investigations.
*Deliver ad hoc financial analysis for senior management as required.
About YouWe’re keen to hear from finance professionals who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.
Essential Experience*Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
*Significant management accounting experience within a Housing Association / Registered Social Landlord (RSL) environment.
*Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting packs.
*Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting capability.
*Experience reviewing complex financial data and identifying key business insights.
*Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.
*Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
Desirable Experience*Development Accounting experience.
*Experience supporting Sales & Marketing finance activities.
*Knowledge of private sales accounting.
*Experience with fixed asset accounting and technical accounting matters.
*Familiarity with housing development schemes and joint ventures.
What’s on Offer?*Competitive day rate of £314 PAYE or £405 Umbrella.
*Flexible hybrid working model.
*Opportunity to work within a respected and purpose-driven housing organisation.
*Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercially focused development activities.
*Varied role with a mix of management accounting, business partnering, forecasting, and technical accounting responsibilities.
Please NoteRegistered Social Landlord (RSL) / Housing Association management accounting experience is essential. Applications from candidates without this experience cannot be considered.