Finance Manager - Property
Reference: MAY20261382
Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 27th May 2026
Location: Coventry
Benefits: group incentive bonus to 15%, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical, contributory pension, life assurance
The role
Orbit is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join the organisation to oversee, lead and support the Property function, playing a key role in helping drive the performance of Orbit Group, including the long‑term plan of our customers homes. The Property Finance Manager role will support the property directorate, taking on a small team to manage and playing a vital role in providing key financial insights into the teams they support. The Finance Manager will also work closely with the FACT Team to ensure the correct recording of transactions, including ensuring works capitalised are accurate and robust. On occasion, there will be a requirement to deputise for the Finance Director (Customer & Communities) where appropriate. This role will be split across our Coventry and Stratford upon Avon offices, with one day per week based out of each office.
What you’ll achieve
The role of the Finance Manager will be to provide strategic input on the long‑term financial plans for either the Customer or Property part of the business.
* Lead on the production of the monthly management accounts for the Property business
* Lead on the production of the monthly forecast for the Property business, working with the teams to ensure forecast is built on reasonable data and predictions.
* Lead on reporting and finance business partnering with all of the directors / heads of service
* Ensuring that an excellent standard of financial information is provided by your team at all times e.g. Board / Committee / SMT papers, KPI and benchmarking information and information for internal and external auditors.
* Lead on the development of the budget for the Property business
* Provide financial support and guidance to the business on various business projects including developing new products/services and disposals, including the development of models for future investment. Review any business plans put forward by the Property business and evaluate them from a financial perspective, add insight where applicable to improve the business case.
* Use data held within the business and outside to drive insight to improve performance.
* Lead on the review of data prepared for the 30 year financial plan in relation to property, with the specific focus on the 30 year investment plan.
* Complete ad hoc analysis as requested by the Finance Director - Customer & Communities or the Finance SMT.
* Manage the Finance Business Partners Property team, ensuring that all members receive relevant support and development as required.
What you’ll bring
Essential skills
* Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ICAEW/equivalent).
* Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
* Previous management experience with the ability to motivate and develop staff, to maximise potential and drive‑up personal performance.
* Ability to analyse and model complex information with strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
* Good literacy skills and the ability to communicate clearly with customers at all levels of organisation.
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