At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and support strategic decision-making for In House Repairs.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest housing groups dedicated to affordable living.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and a rewarding experience.
- Other info: Hybrid role based in Coventry with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in communities while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent with strong financial analysis skills.
We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people.
The role
Orbit are delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join the organisation to lead the financial reporting, forecasting and business partnering activities for the In House Repairs operation, providing high-quality financial insight to support strategic decision making and operational performance. The Finance Manager will also ensure robust financial control, governance and period-end processes are maintained whilst driving continuous improvement across reporting, systems and finance processes. You will support the Finance Director in delivering accurate financial information, cashflow forecasting, Board reporting and long-term financial planning for Repairs and Property Services activities. This will be a hybrid working role based out of our Coventry office.
What you'll achieve
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Develop and enhance financial reporting, performance metrics and management information to support operational and strategic decision making. Provide strategic financial support to the Repairs leadership team, identifying risks, opportunities and performance improvement initiatives.
- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Lead the production and review of monthly management accounts for the In House Repairs operation. Drive performance reporting using operational and financial data to improve efficiency and value for money.
- AUDIT, GOVERNANCE & CONTROLS Lead finance support for year-end audit activities and liaise with internal and external auditors. Ensure compliance with Group Financial Regulations, Accounting Standards and internal control requirements.
- PEOPLE Support and develop finance team members through coaching, mentoring and performance management. Build strong working relationships with senior managers and operational leaders across the business.
Please see role profile attached for a full list of day to day responsibilities.
What you'll bring
Essential skills
To be successful in this role you will need to have appropriate proven experience in a financial management position. To be considered, you’ll need to have the following skills:
- Qualified ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of management accounting, forecasting and financial control.
- Significant experience within a finance business partnering or management accounting role.
- Experience working within a repairs, maintenance, property services, housing or construction environment.
- Strong financial analysis, modelling and forecasting skills.
- Experience of preparing Board, Executive and senior management reports.
- Ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Ability to build effective partnerships with operational leaders and senior stakeholders.
Why Orbit?
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.
- A rewarding experience that works for you. We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.
- A place to progress. From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.
- For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.
- A purpose to feel proud of. We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.
What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: Online application, Interview(s), Decision and offer. We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.
Finance Manager - In-House Repairs employer: Orbit Group
At Orbit, we are committed to creating a rewarding work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a leading housing group, we offer flexible working opportunities and comprehensive training programmes, ensuring that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Join us to be part of a values-driven organisation where your contributions help shape an inclusive digital experience for over 100,000 customers.
