Your newpany
Hays Accountancy & Finance are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Manager to join their client’s finance leadership team, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation with a strong social purpose and amitment to innovation and excellence in financial management.
BENEFITS -
1. Private health insurance and health cash plan
2. Up to employer pension contribution
3. 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
4. Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)
5. Flexi-time and work-from-home allowance
6. City centre parking and professional development support
Your new role
As Finance Manager (Management Accounting), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial performance, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will lead a team responsible for management accounts, bank reconciliations, and service charge reporting, while also contributing to long-term financial planning and digital transformation initiatives.
7. Lead monthly variance analysis and management reporting
8. Oversee fixed asset and capital grant reconciliations for a £600m+ property portfolio
9. Manage service charge budgeting and quarterly reporting
10. Support long-term financial planning and investment appraisal for a £50m annual development programme
11. Drive improvements in financial procedures, systems, and controls
12. Represent finance in system upgrades and cross-functional projects
13. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
14. Liaise with auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders
15. Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development
What you'll need to succeed
16. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 3–5 years PQE
17. Proven experience in financial management and team leadership
18. Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (SORP/IFRS)
19. Experience with financial systems and process improvement
20. Excellentmunication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
21. Ability to managepeting priorities and drive change
22. Experience in the housing or not-for-profit sector is desirable