Business Finance Manager (Commercial Reporting)

CIH International Housing Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation with a focus on providing quality homes at below-market rents for people who would otherwise struggle to afford them. They are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 3,000 more in our pipeline over the next five years, and a well-established commercial business from which they reinvest surpluses to support the provision of below market-rent homes across the capital.

They are now recruiting for a fantastic permanent opportunity as their Business Finance Manager (Commercial Reporting). As the Business Finance Manager for reporting within Income optimisation, you will be a key liaison between the Finance team and the Operational teams. Your role will involve developing financial strategies that support the holistic management of our properties.

Key Details:
Location: London (Hybrid, 2-3 days WFH)
Position: Permanent
Salary: £62,251 - £69,186

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a reliable, customer-focused management information service.
• Support the Head of Income Optimisation with financial processes, modeling, and reporting.
• Influence financial and strategic decisions through effective communication.
• Optimise financial performance in estate management and commercial tenures.
• Advise department heads and stakeholders with tailored financial insights.
• Oversee financial planning and reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Use data analytics to drive informed decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Adapt reporting processes to evolving needs.
• Improve service charge management using technology and best practices.
• Maintain and manage large data sets in Excel and internal systems.
• Train and support team members in service charge management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree/Master’s in Finance, Economics, or a related field (professional accountant qualification desirable).
• Extensive experience in reporting and planning within large organizations.
• Proven management success, exceeding performance targets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence tactical and strategic operations.
• Awareness of service charge activities and legislation (preferred).
• Expertise in handling and analyzing complex data sets.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI; knowledge of D365 preferred.
• Commitment to ethical principles, including integrity and confidentiality.

What’s in it for you?
Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
• Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary

If this is of interest to you, please apply today with your CV. Alternatively, please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]