Senior Development Finance Analyst

Clarion Housing Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Development Finance Analyst to support its dynamic property development programme across the South region and strategic land portfolio. This is a key role within the Development Finance team, acting as a trusted finance business partner and providing critical financial insight to support decision-making across mixed-tenure schemes.

Location: Manchester, M2

Employer: Clarion Housing Group

Salary: £30.76 PAYE / £39.23 Umbrella

Contract: Temporary until July 2026

• Act as the primary finance business partner for the South region's property development projects, covering both private sale and affordable housing.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all finance-related matters within the regional development teams.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships between the Development and Finance Directorates.
• Lead on producing timely, accurate management reporting across your scheme portfolio.
• Represent finance at monthly scheme progress meetings, providing expert insight and challenge.
• Manage and respond to management accounting queries from regional stakeholders.
• Support the Regional Head of Development Finance with commercial reviews, investment appraisals, due diligence, deal structuring and drafting investment papers.
• Provide financial modelling and ad hoc investment analysis to support decision-making.
• Assess financial and commercial risks, conduct sensitivity and scenario modelling, and recommend mitigating actions.
• Monitor finance, tax, and control risks on schemes, ensuring these are effectively managed.
• Ensure governance standards and financial regulations are adhered to across the programme.
• Provide cross-regional support when required.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced MS Excel capability.
• Proven experience in property development finance, including financial modelling for mixed-tenure schemes.
• Sound understanding of the UK residential real estate market; strategic land experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate management reporting to tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of commercial and technical risks associated with development activity.
• Able to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationship