Development Finance Manager

Development Finance Manager

Circa £70,000 pa

South East London

The vacancy

Development Finance Manager (Joint Ventures and Partnerships)
 

Are you a qualified finance professional with a strong technical accounting background and knack for managing partnerships and joint ventures?   Do you thrive on ensuring financial accuracy and contributing to impactful housing projects? Do you have a passion for financial reporting, investment appraisals, and protecting stakeholder interests?

We are looking for a Development Finance Manager to join our dynamic team and lead financial operations for our Joint Ventures and Partnerships portfolio.

About the Role
In this pivotal role, you will:

• Support Development Managers, Directors, and the Executive Team with financial appraisals and performance monitoring.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory accounts for all Joint Ventures (JV), aligning with regulatory deadlines.
• Collaborate with external partners to enhance scheme viabilities and present at key JV board meetings.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring robust financial controls.
• Act as a financial lead on high-profile, transformational projects.
• Develop and manage a high-performing team to deliver outstanding results.

About You
You’re a collaborative leader with excellent organisational and communication skills. You have:

• A CCAB accountancy qualification and post-qualification experience, including audit practice and financial reporting expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting, with a proven ability to conduct thorough financial appraisals for investment opportunities and a strong track record of making informed and effective decisions.
• Experience managing teams and working with external bodies, building relationships, and protecting organisational interests.
• Familiarity with systems like Pamwin, Sun Systems, or similar.
• A passion for delivering high-quality work that aligns with organisational values.

At Peabody, we’re more than just a housing provider. We’re committed to creating vibrant, sustainable communities. As part of our team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of housing through innovative partnerships and financial excellence.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: 

• up to 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays 
• two additional paid volunteering days each year 
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution
• the opportunity to broaden your skills and enhance your professional development by undertaking a level 3 qualification in housing management, supported by us.

If you’re ready to make an impact and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.  Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV along with a brief statement about why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Don’t forget, your personal statement on the application form is your chance to stand out!  Use it to showcase your skills, experience, and passion, and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for this position. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary. 

Closing date: 13 January 2025 

First stage Interviews will take place week commencing the 20 January 2025.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy.  Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.

Contract type Permanent

Weekly hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm