Paying up to £57,000, plus excellent benefits, we are recruiting for a Finance Manager (Homes) within The Calico Group. The Finance Manager for Homes will be responsible for the delivery of timely and accurate monthly management information. Managing the Homes Finance team to provide an efficient and effective accountancy service within the Calico Group. Along with having strong relationships with the Finance Management Team you will act within the wider Calico Homes Management team to promote and influence the strategic direction of Calico Homes.
THE JOB
As the Finance Manager for the Housing related division within the Calico Group, you will oversee the production of accurate and timely management information to stakeholders, so they are well-informed with timely financial information in relation to operations. Creating, developing, and improving existing MI, to improve the Calico Homes Management Teams understanding of their KPI’s and the financial impact of decisions
This will involve:
- Develop effective Business Partnering across diverse stakeholders
- Budget setting and monitoring
- Improving finance systems and processes
- Ensuring adequate financial controls are in place
- Monthly management accounts
- Balance sheet review and reconciliations
- Support with the delivery of annual statutory accounts
- Ensure a Value for Money (VFM) culture is embedded
THE PERSON
- You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally with an understanding of the regulatory frameworks and challenges key to the social housing sector
- Ability to organise and prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines and delegate effectively
- Substantial accountancy experience within a similar environment including the production of Management Accounts
- Experience of working with Operational teams to develop financial information
- Experience of budget setting and the development of detailed financial forecasts
- Team management and motivation to deliver high levels of staff engagement
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, at all levels
THE ORGANISATION
Founded in 2000, The Calico Group has grown from a small housing provider into an award-winning group of specialist companies and charities. With a turnover exceeding £90M and more than 1,000 staff who have joined us on our journey, together we work with a shared purpose: to make a real difference to people’s lives.
To do this, each part of The Calico Group has its own specialism and expertise. Together, we have established a track record across the Northwest for providing a complete community service that includes housing, healthcare, support, employability, and construction.
THE PACKAGE
- Salary to £57,000 (DOE)
- Pension & Life Assurance
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid (3:2) and flexible working
- Healthcare plan
- Discounted memberships
- Health & wellbeing programme
For an informal conversation and a job information pack, please call our retained consultant at Bayman Atkinson Smythe: Claire Bayman on 07968 025 239
Alternatively, you can apply online, or email your application to: clairebayman@basrecruitment.com
All 3rd party applications will be forwarded to Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd
*We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
