Senior Financial Planner, London

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Job Introduction

What's it all about

As a senior financial planner, you will lead the development and refinement of medium and long-term financial plans. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of our financial future, aligning closely with the 30-year strategic business plan and adapting to evolving business needs. As a senior member of the Finance team, you will drive a customer-centric ethos and continuous improvement culture within our Finance team, ensuring all finance services deliver the best outcomes for our residents.

How you'll do it

1. Lead the development of comprehensive medium and long-term financial plans, aligning them with our strategic business plan.
2. Pro-actively review and update long-term financial models to reflect changing economic conditions, business strategies and market trends.
3. Provide insightful analysis to the senior leadership team, contributing to well-informed, commercial decision making.
4. Work collaboratively across departments to ensure that long-term financial plans are integrated with operational and strategic objectives.
5. Analyse and stress test the long-term financial impact of various scenarios and mitigation plans through advanced financial modelling techniques.
6. Engage in detailed analysis of potential risks and opportunities associated with long-term financial strategies and operational projects.
7. Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in-house systems.
8. Deliver continuous performance improvements across the function.
9. Manage and mentor the finance analyst fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.

In addition to this you will need:

1. Hold a CCAB recognised accounting qualification with supporting continued professional development.
2. Proven track record within financial planning including working with financial planning systems.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement, including collaborative working.
4. Strategic thinking ability, and capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make well-reasoned decisions.
5. Experience influencing operational activities at both tactical and strategic levels.
6. Proficiency in Excel, with knowledge of MS Dynamics and Power BI preferred.
7. Ability to manage, appraise and develop staff to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve best performance.
8. Experience in working with multiple business units to centralise planning activities.
9. Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour, and be a role model of our values.

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. Benefits include:

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

All about us

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/

We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/

Selection Process

1. Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 14/07/24.
2. Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to an initial screening interview.
3. Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview which may include a technical assessment.

Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via [emailprotected]. Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

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