Senior Finance Manager - Development Projects

Join a forward-thinking organisation at a key stage in its financial transformation. As Senior Finance Manager - Development Projects, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting large-scale capital programmes, strengthening financial insight, and driving improved decision-making across development and project teams.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic partnering with hands-on financial control - helping deliver a reliable, high-quality finance service that shapes the organisation’s long-term plans.

What you’ll gain

A permanent role offering genuine ownership and visibility. You’ll report directly to senior finance leadership, gaining exposure to major development schemes while leading financial planning, reporting, and analysis across multiple projects.

The organisation offers hybrid working, with flexibility around how you design your week, and a supportive, collaborative finance culture focused on continuous improvement and professional development.

What you’ll do

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting for development projects

• Provide clear, insightful analysis to support investment decisions and project viability

• Manage cost tracking, financial controls, cashflows, and reconciliations

• Support appraisal updates, long-term modelling, and risk analysis

• Partner with project directors, development leads, and senior non-finance stakeholders

• Present financial updates and recommendations at project boards and leadership meetings

• Review and strengthen reporting processes, identifying opportunities for improvement

• Act as a key finance contact for internal teams and wider organisational functions

• Contribute to wider finance transformation and system improvement initiatives

What you’ll need

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Strong experience in development finance, capital projects, housing, property, or construction

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge and support

• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical capability

• Ability to work in a changing environment and manage competing priorities

• Hands-on approach with high attention to detail and a commercial mindset

• Clear communication skills, especially when translating financial information for non-finance colleagues

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now to join a values-driven organisation where your expertise will have real impact, your voice will be heard, and your development will be supported every step of the way.