Clarion Housing Group
Providing and building affordable homes across England, reinvesting surplus into communities.
Senior Development Finance Manager - Major Projects
Senior finance manager overseeing development of a major housing project
Job Highlights
About the Role
As Senior Development Finance Manager you will report to the Director of Development Finance and support the Project Leadership team on the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community. You will guide the project through all governance sign‑off gates, including planning, sales, leasing, budget and contract pricing, ensuring alignment with the vision, brief and commercial assessment. You will act as the primary interface with the Latimer Commercial and Procurement team, contributing to the commercial strategy and business plan. The role involves providing strategic advice to turn the Business Plan into deliverable outcomes and leading the sourcing of external investment, joint‑venture partners and build partners. A pragmatic, detail‑oriented approach and strong oral and written communication are essential. • Guide project governance through planning, sales, leasing, budget and contract price approvals. • Liaise with Latimer Commercial and Procurement to shape commercial strategy and business plans. • Provide strategic advice to translate the Business Plan into actionable outcomes and secure external investment, joint‑venture and build partners. • Work a hybrid schedule (minimum three days onsite) and travel to project sites, including Colchester, as required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸governance sign‑off
- ▸budget approval
- ▸contract pricing
- ▸investment sourcing
- ▸commercial strategy
- ▸project reporting
What You Bring
The role requires a hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in the office and the flexibility to travel to project sites, particularly in Colchester, when needed. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, reside in England or Wales for the duration of employment, and be able to travel to other regions if required. • Deliver rigorous commercial analysis with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. • Eligibility to work in the UK, residency in England or Wales, and senior finance experience are required.
Requirements
- ▸commercial analysis
- ▸attention to detail
- ▸communication
- ▸senior finance
- ▸uk eligibility
- ▸hybrid
Benefits
The position offers a salary of £67,820 – £93,254 per annum for London-based candidates and £61,698 – £84,836 nationally, with a 36‑hour work week on a permanent contract. The role is based in Greater London House and operates on a hybrid schedule. • Competitive salary, 36‑hour permanent contract, and a supportive, inclusive work environment with development and charitable opportunities.
Work Environment
Hybrid