Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Kents Hill, Milton Keynes

Full Time

Permanent 

£40,000 - £45,000

Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?

Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.

They are passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver our service goals and supporting the next generation into a career in Housing.

About the role:

Our client is currently seeking a Financial Analyst to act as a key member of their financial planning and treasury team to produce the 30 year Grand Union business plan and lead on the ongoing review and monitoring of capital funding requirements.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparing the consolidated 30 year business plan together with related analysis
• Undertaking annual stress test scenario modelling of the business plan
• Producing the quarterly update of the business plan, aligning the actual performance, updated financial forecasts and agreed forward projections 
• Providing an effective financial planning service to the wider business to support corporate projects and plans
• Providing constructive challenge to improve accuracy and understanding of finances and forecasts

What they’re looking for:

• Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Experience of manipulating data from various sources
• Ability to collate, analyse and report on complex statistical data
• Ability to manage the development and maintenance of performance monitoring systems
• Excellent IT skills (Excel, Word, Access and SQL)
• Organised with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Analytical, methodical and logical approach
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial professionals

What they offer:

• Annual leave up to 30 days 
• Generous defined contribution pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Generous sick pay
• Agile working
• Free car parking
• Numerous learning and development opportunities including qualifications
• Paid professional subscriptions (max 2 if both relevant to role)
• Medicash counselling (helpline and face to face)
• On-site wellbeing activities including massages
• Free annual flu jabs
• Plus lots more! (see attached benefits list)

If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, we want to hear from you.

Our client is committed to implementing their Equality, Diversity and Customer Care Policy and are proactive about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

NO AGENCIES

Closing date: 9 August

Phone screening: 13 August

Interview date: 20 August