Finance Business Partner Capital and Development - £60,000pa
Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities
An inspiring past and a bright future
A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.
Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The role – Finance Business Partner Capital and Development
As Finance Business Partner Capital and Development you will work with other Finance Business Partners and the Group Reporting Manager to delivery the financial report in a timely manner. You will support the development team and be their finance lead overseeing the development programme and ensuring spend is accurately allocated.
What you’ll do
You will
Maintain the fixed asset register for components enhancement and its database updating where applicable, depreciation and grant amortisation.
Ensure management accounts, budgets and forecasts are delivered to strict deadlines
Work with budget holders to actively manage risks, draft action plans, review performance and identify potential savings
Present management information packs at directorate, senior management and other service review meetings regularly
Assist in the statutory account production providing quality audit file and producing monthly audit schedules
Prepare VAT returns for the group and registered entities
What you’ll need
We’re looking for someone who:
is a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
is experienced in setting up and maintaining successful partnerships
has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
has a strong finance background with a proven track record in financial and management reporting
has a high attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to deal with large and complex levels of data
Our Values
Our core values are at the heart of how we work
Take the lead
Create energy
Build trust
Be generous
Stay grounded
Remember the little things
We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Our benefits to you
Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.
A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Competitive salary of £60,000pa plus benefits
2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days
A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary
Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay
Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians
Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase
Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance
Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more
Free employee assistance programme
Opportunities to join staff network groups
Refer a friend bonus
We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.
Tell us your story
We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Finance Business Partner Capital and Development outlined above.
Closing date for applications: 13 May 2024
Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
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