Development Finance Manager

Stonewater

. Assess development scheme appraisals and undertake post-development reviews to ensure schemes deliver strong financial and social value .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £56,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in development finance, financial modeling, and performance reporting, with a strong focus on social housing finance and compliance. Capable of influencing strategic decisions through robust analysis and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Development FinanceFinancial ModelingAdvanced Excel SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AppraisalsProgramme ForecastingBudget PreparationManagement ReportingFinancial Risk AssessmentStatutory Accounts PreparationContinuous ImprovementSocial Housing FinanceDevelopment Forecasting SystemsFinance Systems

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesProblem-SolvingInfluencing DecisionsConstructive Challenge

Tools & Technologies

PamwinMicrosoft Dynamics F&O

Certifications & Qualifications

Part-Qualified AccountantFully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Equivalent)

Industry Keywords

Social Housing FinanceDevelopment ProgrammeCompliance RequirementsBusiness PlanningFinancial Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess development scheme appraisals and undertake post-development reviews to ensure schemes deliver strong financial and social value
Partner closely with Development teams to support investment decisions and maximise value across the development programme
Identify financial risks and opportunities, including contractor exposure and programme performance, providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders
Develop financial models and programme forecasts to support strategic planning and growth ambitions
Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and performance reporting for Development leadership teams
Support annual audits, statutory accounts preparation and impairment reviews across development schemes
Work with the Development Programme team on Homes England grant audits and compliance requirements
Contribute to the organisation's long-term business planning, including supporting the 30-year business plan
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems and management reporting
Line manage and develop a Capital Accountant
Report to the Head of Business Partnering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Part-qualified accountant nearing qualification, with relevant experience
Experience of development finance, development appraisals and finance business partnering
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Advanced Excel and systems skills
Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presenting financial information to stakeholders
Understanding of social housing finance and the wider challenges facing the sector
Ability to influence decisions through robust analysis and constructive challenge
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) — desirable
Experience of development forecasting systems such as Pamwin — desirable
Experience of finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics F&O — desirable
Previous line management experience — desirable
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, if applicable
Satisfactory references
Valid Right to Work document
Specific qualifications, skills, knowledge, and behaviours may be required to meet the Competence and Conduct Standard for Social Housing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Car allowance: No
Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification if not already qualified
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