Head of Finance

Head of Finance Are you ready to be at the forefront of the Build to Rent revolution? Dandara Living is a leader in this fast-growing sector, with a portfolio of over 4,000 units across the UK, with an annual rent roll of over £35m, with ambitious plans for further growth. The Head of Finance will be a key member of the senior leadership team, supporting the business in developing and delivering our growth plans. Experience of scaling up businesses would be desirable. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will be a strategic advisor, drive financial performance and ensure a robust control environment. The role will oversee a modest finance team, responsible for motivating, training, and developing staff. Main Duties & Responsibilities Business planning and strategic advice Prepare business plans including options and scenarios to drive strategic decisions. Raise awareness of the financial implications of wider business decisions. Present to the board including the impact of risk and opportunities and offering strategic advice. Work closely with the senior leadership team (operations, business development and asset management) to provide financial support and guidance. Financial Performance & Reporting Manage the annual budget process and reforecasting. Ensure that monthly client reporting is clearly presented, accurate and in accordance with deadlines. Present monthly business financials to the board and senior management team in an understandable and informative manner. Responsible for external Statutory entity reporting Control environment & compliance Ensure compliance with financial regulations including managing relevant audits (statutory audits, property related audits) and tax related matters. Drive improvements to the control environment such that we have effective governance policies and internal controls. Lead developments to the IT financial systems to improve control and efficiency of both transactional level processes and reporting. Staff management Lead a growing finance team including a senior business partner, accounts supervisor and transactional staff. Proactively manage the team including mentoring, career plans, training & development, and regular performance reviews. Skills & Experience Accountancy qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Experience of working in a property management environment Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both to internal and external stakeholders Experience in business planning and informing strategic decisions. Experience overseeing all aspects of finance from transactional finance to reporting functions. Solid understanding of financial software and systems Previous staff management What we will offer you: Dandara is a market-leading developer in the living sector, delivering Build-to-Rent, Single Family Housing and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation. Today Dandara Living is one of the UK's leading designers, developers, and operators of large-scale Build-to-Rent properties, with a proven track record in creating and delivering award-winning, landmark residential developments. With unparalleled market knowledge and technical expertise, our extensive in-house experience encompasses land acquisition, design, development, procurement, site delivery, and property and asset management. Our benefits include: £80-90,000 negotiable on experience Car Allowance Discretionary Bonus 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) with the option to buy 5 more Up to 5% pension scheme (employer matched!) 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24 hour Digital Doctor Health Assured Wisdom App Competitive parental leave Benefits discount platform - hundreds of your favourite shops, restraunts, gyms and more! Important note for Recruitment Agencies Please do not send, by any means, unsolicited Resumes (i) in response to any of our roles, (ii) to any of our employees or any person engaged by us, or (iii) to any of our regional businesses, including our head office. Any unsolicited Resumes received by us shall be deemed to be our property. Any candidate submitted to us by an Agency via an unsolicited Resume shall be deemed to have been referred by that Agency free of commission, fee or any other charge (Fees). We are not liable for any Fees relating to the engagement of any person resulting from an unsolicited Resume and will not pay a Fee to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency. TPBN1_UKTJ