Finance Manager (Property Services) - 7932

Title: Finance Manager (Property Services)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours

Location: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Grade: 12

Salary: Starting from £78,544 per annum (London weighted salary) or £68,571 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience

Closing date: 2nd July 2026

Interviews: 13th/14th July in person interviews

Please click here for the role profile - Finance Manager (Property Services) Role Profile.docx

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

L&Q reserve the right to not shortlist applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications within the last 24 months.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, commercially minded and highly organised finance professional to take on the role of Finance Manager – Property Services.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role:

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance- Property Services, you will lead a high-performing finance team and act as a strategic partner to the Property Services division, driving financial performance, governance, and value creation.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Business Partnering: Build strong demand for finance business partnering across Property Services, delivering timely, commercial solutions that position finance as a forward-looking, problem-solving partner.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate, build relationships and influence a variety of business partners - including senior decision makers.
• Financial Tools & Forecasting: Lead finance projects including: financial accounting reviews, system improvements, cost driver analysis, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and resource allocation reviews.
• Performance Management: Interpret and drive performance across the business, including the design and review of budgetary responsibilities and KPIs.
• Financial Governance & Reporting: Responsible for the delivery of the financial information that we provide to business partners – supporting improved operational decision making.
• Risk Management: Manage financial risks within the remit, ensuring budget holders understand and adhere to internal risk policies.
• Business Planning & Challenge: Develop an excellent knowledge of the business area; working with business partners and managers to set priorities for financial analysis and service improvement with a particular focus on financial control

What you'll bring:

• Professional Qualification: Academic & professional qualifications: CCAB Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or CFA with evidence of demonstrable relevant post qualified experience (essential)
• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams, delegate effectively, and foster a positive team culture.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong financial analysis and commercial awareness to support strategic decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Clear communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex financial information meaningfully.
• Planning & Risk Management: Skilled in managing priorities, scenario planning, and identifying financial and operational risks.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk

About L&Q:

We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.

250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q – click here to read more.

At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

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