Finance Manager (Development) / Rheolwr Cyllid (Datblygu)

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The opportunity

Are you an exceptional financial business partner who would like to find out how to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people across Wales?  Do you have a talent for finance systems and providing assurance? Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands of people across Wales?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Wales & West Housing, a values-driven organisation with a strong social purpose. We are looking for a Finance Manager (Development) who combines commercial insight, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to support our directors to drive the continued growth of our ambitious development programme.

What will you be doing?

You will play a key role in driving financial excellence across our development programme, acting as a catalyst for change and delivering real, measurable benefits across the Wales & West Housing Group.

Working closely with the Development team, you will provide expert financial insight into scheme viability, appraisals and performance, helping to shape decisions that have a lasting impact on our residents and communities across Wales, ensuring the development programme is robust. This is an exciting role where you will add value by offering financial leadership to inform and shape the future development programme and the organisation’s vision, driving the business forward by ensuring that decision-making is aligned with our strategic objectives and core values.

Alongside leading on financial reporting and forecasting, you will ensure strong financial controls and oversight are in place, identifying risks and improving processes to support smarter ways of working. You will build strong relationships across the organisation, raise financial awareness, and lead your team to deliver high-quality, value-driven outcomes that support sustainable growth and make a meaningful difference.

Who are we looking for?

You will possess strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate a clear and concise narrative that explains what has happened and what needs to happen to achieve our vision. Your commercial and strategic insight will support the development of quarterly rolling forecasts. This is a hands-on role where you will delve into individual schemes from inception through to handover, ensuring viability and value for money, while also maintaining an overarching view of the development programme.

You will be technically proficient, with the ability to drive improvements in financial processes, enhance data quality, and improve the timeliness of reporting through automation and streamlined workflows. As a key member of the finance management team and wider senior management group, you will also oversee a small finance team.

We are passionate about our values and committed to delivering the best possible service to our residents, staff and stakeholders. Working in a dynamic environment where systems and processes are continually evolving, we are looking for someone who can be a driver of change, delivering real, measurable benefits to the association and making a meaningful difference to the lives and communities of our residents across Wales.

What’s in it for you?

In return for your hard work, commitment and innovation, you will enjoy an environment focused on more than just competitive pay. You’ll enjoy:

• Salary £56,607 – £65,540 per annum.
• Choice of Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit pension, both including 3x death in service life insurance cover.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days (pro rata), as well as, time off for volunteering, health screening and more.
• 9 Bank Holidays per annum, including an extra day at Christmas!
• Opportunities to develop and grow,
• Regular feedback, training and support from your manager and team,
• Comprehensive support in case of sickness with a generous sick pay scheme, critical illness cover and support through an employee assistance and counselling service and a cash plan benefit.

Who are Wales & West Housing Association(WWHA)?

We are one of the leading housing providers in Wales; providing affordable homes and services to more than 24,000 residents in over 12,500 properties across Wales. We formed a Group company in 2011, to include Cambria Maintenance Ltd. We employ over 450 staff at WWH and over 190 staff in Cambria, making us a major Welsh employer. As an organisation we adopt a systems thinking approach to the way we manage and deliver our services across the Group; it underpins the way in which we operate. 

Are we right for you?

If you require any more information about this role, please speak to Carwyn Griffiths Financial Controller (Treasury, Forecasting and Business Partnering) on 07483 926602 or email the Recruitment team at hr.recruitment@wwha.co.uk and you can find out lots more in the recruitment pack. 

To Apply:

Applying is easy, just click the blue button below and upload your CV and cover letter answering the following questions, using no more than 2 sides of A4, (Calibri font size 12):

• Why are you interested in the role?
• Why do you believe you will be a good fit for this role?
• Please list your relevant qualifications

Remember to demonstrate how you meet each criteria and give good examples of how you have demonstrated these in the past.

Applications are being accepted via our online application process only, unless a disability makes this more difficult. If this is the case or you require any more information about the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department on 079 7067 5480. 

If you cannot attend the advertised assessment date(s) please indicate this in the appropriate section in the application form. Please be aware that we may not be able to change the date of the assessment or interview if you are shortlisted.

We do not pay any expenses for interview/assessment days.

The equal opportunities information requested is for monitoring purposes only, in line with our commitment to equality and diversity, and will not affect the outcome of your application.

It is your responsibility to ensure that we have received your application. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt of your application from us within 24 hours of sending, please call 079 7067 5480 to make sure it has arrived.

This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to our safeguarding responsibilities.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Assessment will be conducted in our office at Archway House.

Closing date:  Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Assessment date: Tuesday, 9th June 2026