Finance Director

7 days ago

Preston Lancashire, United Kingdom Places for People Full time

As the UK's leading social enterprise, Places for People take a commercial approach to Community building. Through our end-to-end Developments business, we seek to maximise value in all its forms and for all stakeholders, while creating and supporting Communities that deliver optimum social, economical and environmentally-balanced outcomes.  

We have a long-term commitment to designing, constructing and selling quality homes in sustainable, inclusive and thriving Communities equipped with comprehensive social and commercial amenities and infrastructure.  

We operate across England and Scotland, through five regional businesses and a Strategic Land division. This allows us to combine the strengths of a national developer with local knowledge and focus.  

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you 

 

More about your role  

In this role, you will lead the Development's Finance department comprising of a central team and five regional teams, ensuring strong financial governance and overseeing management accounts, forecasts, and annual planning. As a key member of the Developments Board and senior leadership teams, you'll collaborate with the Group Managing Director, Developments to shape strategy and support business execution.  

You'll work with the Group finance team to set strategic direction and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements, addressing any issues swiftly. Preparing quarterly performance updates for the Development Committee will be part of your responsibilities.  

Fostering an inclusive and engaged Finance team, you'll promote professional development and a culture of continuous improvement. You'll oversee financial modelling for new opportunities, guiding investment decisions to meet KPIs, while ensuring clear communication of Developments' goals through Regional Board meetings and Roadshows. Lastly, you'll manage Work In Progress and cash positions to align with the Group's risk appetite.  

 

More about you  

It is important you are an inspiring leader with significant experience of housing development at a senior management level within a complex organisation, capable of influencing all stakeholders. You excel in challenging and operating effectively at the leadership level, demonstrating strong decision-making, strategic thinking, and planning skills. Your excellent communication abilities allow you to influence the entire organization and engage effectively with external partners. You have a proven track record in continuous improvement and driving financial performance.  

 

It is preferred for you to also have experience working in a matrix environment, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Your background includes roles in customer-centric or social enterprise sectors, along with expertise in appraising large-scale, mixed-use development projects. You are knowledgeable in capital/revenue accounting, commercial evaluation, financial control, and treasury management, and you have prior experience with joint venture arrangements and managing senior banking facilities.  

 

Experience & Skills  


  • Wealth of experience from a housing development background.  

  • Experience managing a large-scale team of around 20+ colleagues.  

 

The benefits  

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:  


  • Annual bonus  

  • Car or car allowance  

  • Excellent holiday pay and sick pay  

  • Pension with matched contributions  

  • Training  

  • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.  
     

 


 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

 

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

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