Finance Manager

Dandara is a UK property developer and housebuilding company that delivers high-quality homes, Build to Rent communities, and regeneration projects across the UK. It also works with local communities to ensure that its homes enhance and complement their surroundings.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, and supporting commentary;
• Produce and maintain development cost reports, forecasts, and cashflow projections for existing and future sites;
• Support annual budget preparation and regular forecasting with land and planning teams;
• Provide financial support to Land and Planning teams within Strategic Land;
• Build relationships with Housebuilding colleagues and provide insight into cost movements, margins, and risks;
• Monitor and control WIP, including cost capture, valuation, and revenue recognition in line with company policy;
• Track site performance against budget and recommend corrective actions for variances, risks, and opportunities;
• Assist with land appraisals and feasibility assessments, including sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling;
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, procedures, and corporate governance requirements;
• Support preparation of information for year-end audit, statutory accounts, and internal reviews;
• Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts related to development activity, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions;
• Liaise with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and promote a strong commercial culture;
• Assist in developing and improving financial reporting, systems, and processes;
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for senior management decision-making;
• Support the business in meeting Environmental, Social and Governance aims and relevant Sustainability Strategy objectives.

• Experience as a Finance Manager or Management Accountant within housebuilding or property development;
• Strong understanding of development accounting, including WIP, cost value reconciliation, and revenue recognition;
• Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA;
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills;
• Commercial mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly to non-finance colleagues;
• Well-organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines;
• Confident communicator who can challenge and influence where appropriate;
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset;
• Nice to have: Strategic land experience, COINS or other housebuilding finance systems.

• Competitive salary per annum depending on experience;
• Discretionary bonus;
• 33 Days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays;
• Private Medical Insurance;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Health Hero digital GP and Health Assured Wisdom App;
• Competitive parental leave;
• Life assurance at 3x salary, with an option to increase to 4x;
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Employer-matched pension up to 5%;
• Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking, and reduced gym memberships.