Head of Finance (Property & Maintenance)

Head of Finance (Property & Maintenance)

Are you an experienced finance leader passionate about property or maintenance services? Do you thrive on partnering with senior operational teams to deliver insightful financial management and support strategic decision-making? Are you looking for a role where you can shape financial strategy in a complex and dynamic environment? If yes, read on!

We are working exclusively with a well-established organisation to recruit a Head of Finance (Property & Maintenance). This is a senior leadership role within the Group FP&A team, responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for a substantial maintenance division with £150mil+ budget.

The key duties of this Head of Finance (Property & Maintenance) will be:

• Leading the maintenance finance team to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting
• Driving the preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts and quarterly reforecasts with comprehensive commentary
• Partnering with senior operational leaders to support strategic decision-making through detailed financial analysis
• Leading integration of acquisitions within the maintenance finance function, ensuring compliance and identifying efficiency gains
• Championing continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing processes, systems, and best practices within the team and wider finance division
• Managing team development, structure, succession planning, and fostering a collaborative culture
• Supporting group-wide financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and statutory accounts preparation

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the finance function for one of the organisation's largest and most complex operational areas. You will work closely with a range of senior stakeholders across the business, influencing key decisions and helping shape the future financial strategy. The organisation offers flexible working arrangements (only a few times per month required in the office) and a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified accountant with experience in business partnering with senior operational colleagues and managing complex budgets and forecasts
• Proven in leading and developing teams, with excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and highly organised
• Confident in building relationships across finance and non-finance teams
• Experience in property, maintenance, social housing, or a related sector would be beneficial but not essential

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career and make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation, please get in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.