Business Finance Manager (Commercial Focus)

This is a strategic and hands-on commercial finance leadership role, responsible for:

Leading the end-to-end finance function across council-owned companies

Driving financial performance, governance and decision-making across multiple residential development projects

Managing cash flow, funding arrangements and investment structures

Providing clear, actionable insight to the Board and Shareholder

Acting as a key advisor to the Managing Director on all financial matters

You will work at the heart of a commercially focused organisation-partnering closely with construction, development and commercial teams to understand cost drivers, risks and opportunities in real time.

You will be responsible for the effective leadership and delivery of the organisation's finance function, ensuring strong governance, compliance and commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee project cashflow, cost to complete, and profitability forecasting

Lead on financial reporting to Board, Shareholder and senior stakeholders

Manage development funding, drawdowns and lender compliance

Ensure robust financial governance across group entities and SPVs

Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance

Drive financial insight and performance improvement across the business