Senior Financial Modelling Consultant - Defence Housing

Senior Financial Modelling Consultant - Defence Housing Strategy
£900-£1,000 per day | Inside IR35 | London Hybrid - Contract until end of Dec 26 initially

This role sits at the heart of one of the most ambitious public sector housing programmes in decades. The Defence Housing Strategy is a landmark initiative focused on renewing military family accommodation and unlocking the long-term value of Defence land, delivering thousands of homes while supporting economic growth and national infrastructure priorities.

You will play a critical role in developing and enhancing a sophisticated financial model that underpins the Strategy. The model must evolve from zonal-level plans into a consolidated, portfolio-wide view, capable of tracking delivery against original budgets, renewal plans and emerging strategic decisions. Portfolio strategies include refurbishment, demolition and rebuild, replacement with new build, and selective disposal of assets.

The work requires translating complex data into clear, credible insights for senior decision-makers. Outputs will be used at the highest levels to shape funding decisions, prioritisation and long-term investment planning across a nationally significant housing estate.

Essential experience

1. Advanced financial modelling expertise, including complex multi-scenario portfolio models
2. Strategic financial analysis to support investment and policy decisions
3. Senior-level presentation skills, with confidence engaging and challenging stakeholders

Typical day in the role
You will develop and refine complex financial models that support strategic decisions across the Defence housing portfolio, consolidating zonal plans into a flexible, portfolio-level view. The role involves testing multiple delivery strategies and assumptions, tracking performance against budgets, and translating detailed analysis into clear, decision-ready summaries for senior stakeholders. You will work closely with Defence, infrastructure and specialist advisory teams, contributing financial insight to ongoing strategy discussions. The role is London-based with hybrid working, occasional UK travel, and extended hours during key delivery phases.

Why this role stands out
This is a rare opportunity to work on a nationally significant programme with long-term social impact, improving living standards for military families. You will gain exposure to one of the UK's most complex residential portfolios while influencing high-profile Defence infrastructure decisions.

Additional requirements
* Strong experience in property or real estate portfolio modelling/residential
* CAPEX and OPEX forecasting, scenario analysis and sensitivity testing
* Understanding of refurbishment, redevelopment, new build and disposal strategies
* Investment appraisal techniques including NPV and value-for-money assessments
* Exceptional attention to detail and comfort working with large financial datasets

Security vetting will be required