Head of Finance

CompanyMERJE

LocationWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/19/2026

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Occupation Type

Financial managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£75,100 (£38.51 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

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Description

MERJE is partnered with a large Property & Housing Business to find an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to play a critical leadership role within the development function.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a high-impact position, providing strategic financial insight, robust reporting and strong business partnering to support the delivery of their long-term development strategy.

You’ll lead the development finance team, own the development financial planning and budgeting processes, and act as the key finance partner to their Land and Commercial teams, ensuring development opportunities are financially sound and deliver long-term value.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and own financial reporting, forecasting and planning schedules
Drive the annual development budget process and ongoing financial performance reporting
Provide expert financial analysis and insight to the development Leadership Team and Regional Management Teams
Act as the lead finance business partner for Land and Commercial teams, reviewing development opportunity viabilities and business cases

Oversee monthly cashflow reviews and variance analysis, working closely with Treasury

Monitor performance against the 2030 Development Strategy, identifying risks and opportunities

Prepare and support presentations and board papers for senior leadership and governance committees

Deputise for the Finance Director as required at internal and external meetings

Lead, manage and develop a high-performing finance team (Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analysts and Assistant Accountant)

Build strong relationships across the business to ensure effective financial support and challenge

About you:

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
Extensive experience from the Housebuilding Industry is desired or from within the Housing Association or Affordable Housing Industry
Confident operating at both strategic and detailed levels.
Proven track record of senior business partnering and stakeholder management
Strong financial modelling, analysis and forecasting skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel capability
Confident communicator, able to influence at senior leadership level

Strong leadership skills with experience of developing and motivating teams

Knowledge of VAT, SDLT and CIS is highly desirable

Experience using either ProVal or Sequel would be advantageous.

Applications from out of the Housebuilding / Affordable Housing Industries will not be considered for this role

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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