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Head of Finance Business Partnering - Midlands About Our Client Our client is a well-established housing organisation undergoing an exciting period of organisational transformation. They are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to play a key role in providing strategic financial leadership across operational and leadership services. This is an interesting opportunity to influence change at a senior level, working closely with a range of stakeholders during a pivotal period for the organisation. The Role Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will lead the Finance Business Partnering function across key operational areas, providing commercial insight, strategic financial advice and robust financial management. This is a highly visible role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic finance business partnering across operational services, including Repairs, Maintenance and wider Operations. - Deliver high-quality financial insight, analysis and commercial challenge to support informed business decisions and operational performance. - Support elements of the management accounts process, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls. - Build effective relationships with senior operational leaders, acting as a trusted financial adviser during a significant period of organisational change. - Support the design and development of the future Finance Business Partnering function as integration progresses, helping establish team structure, processes and best practice. Key Requirements - Proven experience operating at Head of Finance Business Partnering level or within a senior finance leadership position in social housing. - Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across operational functions. - Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - Experience leading finance through organisational change, transformation is highly desirable. - Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Please apply if you have the relevant experience from a social housing background and are looking for your next opportunity.

Goodman Masson are partnering with a leading global private markets investment firm to recruit a Finance Analyst into their Investment Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to gain broad exposure across private equity, private credit and wider private markets strategies within a highly commercial finance function that partners closely with investment, investor-facing and treasury teams. The role offers excellent exposure to live investment activity, liquidity management, fundraising support and strategic finance projects within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The firm is known for its strong track record of developing finance talent. Many team members progress internally as their responsibilities grow, and individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and develop a broad commercial understanding of the investment lifecycle. The business operates in a highly collaborative and meritocratic environment with a genuinely low hierarchy culture, where high performers are given meaningful responsibility and exposure from an early stage. The successful candidate will work in a high profile, fast-paced team where proactive thinking, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence are key to success. Responsibilities will include: - Partnering with investment teams to support new transactions, ensuring appropriate funding, liquidity and operational readiness throughout the investment lifecycle; - Supporting treasury activities including cashflow forecasting, liquidity management, FX execution and financing arrangements across multiple investment vehicles; - Producing commercial analysis and reporting to support senior management decision making across liquidity, investment activity, fund performance and treasury strategy; - Partnering with Investor Relations to support fundraising activities, performance analysis and investor due diligence requests; - Working alongside finance, legal and operational teams to support the establishment of new investment structures and fund launches; - Coordinating with external service providers, including fund administrators and auditors, to support quarterly reporting and annual financial statement processes; - Contributing to process improvement, automation and systems enhancement initiatives, working closely with finance and technology teams to improve efficiency and scalability; - Supporting cross functional projects across finance, investment, treasury and operations as the business continues to grow. Key requirements: - Recently qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 0 to 3 years' post qualified experience; - Trained in practice (Audit, Transaction Services, M&A, Corporate Finance, etc.) and/or in industry (Fund Accounting, Investment Banking graduate rotations, etc.) within Private Equity, Private Credit, Investment Management or wider Financial Services; - Strong academic background, including a 2:1 degree (or above) and an A grade (or above) in A Level Mathematics; - Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail; - Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and financial models; - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and build relationships across the business; - Proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership, solve problems and identify opportunities to improve processes; - Exposure to treasury, liquidity management, cashflow forecasting, fund structures, financing, capital markets or investment performance analysis would be advantageous.

The Company Our client is an innovative and growing business within the sports technology sector, providing market-leading technology solutions to customers across the industry. They are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll & Accounts Payable Officer to support their finance function on a part-time basis. The Role Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day payroll and accounts payable processes, ensuring employees and suppliers are paid accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Payroll - Process end-to-end monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines - Manage payroll starters, leavers and employee changes - Ensure payroll complies with HMRC legislation, pensions and statutory requirements - Liaise with the external payroll provider and resolve payroll-related queries - Reconcile payroll journals and support month-end reporting - Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data Accounts Payable - Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approvals - Prepare and process supplier payment runs - Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies - Process employee expense claims - Maintain supplier accounts and onboard new suppliers - Respond to supplier queries in a timely and professional manner Role Details - 20-25 hours per week - 3-6 month contract with potential to be extended - Flexible working arrangement - £180-£200 per day depending on experience If you are available immediately please apply now with an up-to-date CV.

Strategic Asset Manager Midlands Up to £65,000 Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with a housing association to recruit a Strategic Asset Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing asset data, stock condition intelligence and investment planning for the organisations housing stock click apply for full job details

Head of Finance Business Partnering - Midlands About Our Client Our client is a well-established housing organisation undergoing an exciting period of organisational transformation. They are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to play a key role in providing strategic financial leadership across operational and leadership services. This is an interesting opportunity to influence change at a senior level, working closely with a range of stakeholders during a pivotal period for the organisation. The Role Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will lead the Finance Business Partnering function across key operational areas, providing commercial insight, strategic financial advice and robust financial management. This is a highly visible role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic finance business partnering across operational services, including Repairs, Maintenance and wider Operations. - Deliver high-quality financial insight, analysis and commercial challenge to support informed business decisions and operational performance. - Support elements of the management accounts process, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls. - Build effective relationships with senior operational leaders, acting as a trusted financial adviser during a significant period of organisational change. - Support the design and development of the future Finance Business Partnering function as integration progresses, helping establish team structure, processes and best practice. Key Requirements - Proven experience operating at Head of Finance Business Partnering level or within a senior finance leadership position in social housing. - Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across operational functions. - Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - Experience leading finance through organisational change, transformation is highly desirable. - Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Please apply if you have the relevant experience from a social housing background and are looking for your next opportunity.

Head of Compliance Midlands Up to £85,000 Goodman Masson are partnering with a leading social housing provider to appoint a Head of Compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced housing professional to take a lead role in ensuring the organisation's homes, buildings and services meet all relevant statutory, regulatory and health and safety requirements click apply for full job details

Head of Finance (12-Month FTC) A well-established Housing Charity is seeking a Head of Finance on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate as the number two in finance, playing a key role in both strategic leadership and operational delivery while supporting a period of transformation across the finance function and wider organisation. The organisation is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports. This role is ideally suited to an experienced finance professional looking to step into a high-impact leadership position, driving improvements across people, processes and financial insight. Responsibilities - Lead and develop the finance function, providing stability and strong leadership during a period of organisational change. - Drive the Finance Business Partnering function, improving budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning. - Take ownership of the year-end audit, statutory accounts, month-end reporting, and strengthen financial controls and reconciliations. - Lead finance transformation by improving processes, reducing manual ways of working and preparing the function for a future finance systems implementation. - Produce high-quality management reporting and dashboards to support decision-making across the organisation. Requirements - Fully qualified accountant with experience in social housing, charity, or care and support. - Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage, motivate and develop finance teams. - Experience operating at both a strategic and operational level, with a strong focus on business partnering. - Strong technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills. - Excellent analytical, systems and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact within the finance function while supporting a wider organisational transformation. There is a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent, making it an ideal position for someone seeking both an immediate challenge and long-term stability. The organisation is looking to appoint quickly, so candidates available at short notice / immediately available are encouraged to apply.

Strategic Asset Manager East London (Hybrid) £59,166 + Excellent Benefits Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with Local Space to recruit a Strategic Asset Manager . This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal stage in the development of its Asset Management function click apply for full job details

Interim Finance & Transformation Lead (12-Month FTC) Salary: £63,000 £68,000 Location: Hybrid (London approximately one day per week in the office) Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract The Opportunity A well-established international charity is seeking an experienced Interim Finance & Transformation Lead to oversee financial control, statutory reporting and finance transformation during an exciting period of organisational change. This is a senior leadership role combining hands-on financial accounting with the opportunity to drive process improvements, strengthen controls and lead a programme of finance transformation. Key Responsibilities - Lead statutory accounts preparation, external audit and month-end/year-end reporting. - Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring compliance and strong governance. - Oversee balance sheet management, treasury, tax, fund accounting and reconciliations. - Lead, develop and support the financial accounting team. - Deliver finance transformation projects, including improvements to systems, processes and reporting. - Provide financial insight and technical advice to senior stakeholders. - Support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the finance function. About You You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with: - Significant post-qualified experience in financial accounting and financial control. - Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and charity accounting (SORP desirable). - Experience managing and developing finance teams. - A proven track record of leading finance transformation or process improvement projects. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery. Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector is essential. Ideally within an international charity. What's on Offer - Competitive salary. - Hybrid and flexible working. - The opportunity to lead meaningful finance transformation within a values-led organisation. - A collaborative and supportive working environment. - An opportunity to make a tangible impact during a critical period of change.

A well-established housing provider in London is seeking an interim Transactional Finance Manager for an initial 3 month period. The organisation has a strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across its business. They are looking for a transactional leader who can foster a high performing team environment and improve delivery for the business. Responsibilities - Lead the transactional finance function, ensuring all operational activities are delivered accurately and on time - Oversee payment runs, invoice processing, bank reconciliations and direct debit administration - Ensure tight month-end deadlines are achieved and performance reporting is delivered to schedule - Monitor debt collection and supplier payments, ensuring payments are made within agreed terms - Lead, develop and support the team, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Requirements - Proven experience leading a transactional finance function (housing experience a + but not essential) - Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop - Technical knowledge of transactional finance, including accounts payable, payment runs, bank reconciliations etc - Experience delivering accurate month-end processes and working to tight reporting deadlines - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the resilience to work effectively in a team environment If you are an experienced finance operational candidate who is confident managing a team and looking for your next position, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent!

Head of FP&A Central London (Hybrid) Competitive Salary + Bonus I'm partnering exclusively with a high-growth global technology platform on a genuinely rare FP&A leadership hire. This is a blank-page opportunity, no legacy systems, no inherited processes, just the autonomy to architect a best-in-class FP&A function from the ground up and deploy the latest financial technology to match. This role will suit a commercially driven finance leader who is energised by building, not maintaining. You will need to be able to work autonomously while also working with senior leadership to make critical decisions. What you'll be doing - Design and build a modern, scalable FP&A infrastructure from scratch, selecting and implementing best-in-class planning software - Establish standardised, automated workflows for budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis across the business - Own the end-to-end strategic, annual and rolling planning cycles, aligning departmental targets to the long-term platform vision - Translate complex operational metrics and financial results into high-impact narrative presentations for the executive leadership team and Board - Embed deeply with commercial, product and growth teams as an internal strategic consultant, driving performance optimisation and ROI analysis - Provide financial modelling and decision support for high-profile initiatives including geographic expansion, monetisation strategy and new product lines - Build robust predictive models forecasting marketplace dynamics including retention, churn and global payment processing efficiency - Identify untapped revenue levers, cost efficiencies and margin expansion opportunities across the global platform - Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing FP&A team What they're looking for - ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualified - Proven experience as Head of FP&A, FP&A Director or senior commercial finance leader within a high-growth global tech platform, digital marketplace or fintech - Demonstrated track record of designing and implementing EPM software and advanced data visualisation tools from scratch - Exceptional financial modelling and strategic planning skills and able to turn large, unstructured data sets into clean, actionable insight - Superb stakeholder management with the ability to challenge, influence and partner at senior exec level - Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and a blank page, with the execution capability to deliver institutional-grade infrastructure For this role you will be leading the FP&A function and is truly a unique role in that sense.

Head of FP&A Central London (Hybrid) Competitive Salary + Bonus I'm partnering exclusively with a high-growth global technology platform on a genuinely rare FP&A leadership hire. This is a blank-page opportunity, no legacy systems, no inherited processes, just the autonomy to architect a best-in-class FP&A function from the ground up and deploy the latest financial technology to match. This role will suit a commercially driven finance leader who is energised by building, not maintaining. You will need to be able to work autonomously while also working with senior leadership to make critical decisions. What you'll be doing - Design and build a modern, scalable FP&A infrastructure from scratch, selecting and implementing best-in-class planning software - Establish standardised, automated workflows for budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis across the business - Own the end-to-end strategic, annual and rolling planning cycles, aligning departmental targets to the long-term platform vision - Translate complex operational metrics and financial results into high-impact narrative presentations for the executive leadership team and Board - Embed deeply with commercial, product and growth teams as an internal strategic consultant, driving performance optimisation and ROI analysis - Provide financial modelling and decision support for high-profile initiatives including geographic expansion, monetisation strategy and new product lines - Build robust predictive models forecasting marketplace dynamics including retention, churn and global payment processing efficiency - Identify untapped revenue levers, cost efficiencies and margin expansion opportunities across the global platform - Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing FP&A team What they're looking for - ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualified - Proven experience as Head of FP&A, FP&A Director or senior commercial finance leader within a high-growth global tech platform, digital marketplace or fintech - Demonstrated track record of designing and implementing EPM software and advanced data visualisation tools from scratch - Exceptional financial modelling and strategic planning skills and able to turn large, unstructured data sets into clean, actionable insight - Superb stakeholder management with the ability to challenge, influence and partner at senior exec level - Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and a blank page, with the execution capability to deliver institutional-grade infrastructure For this role you will be leading the FP&A function and is truly a unique role in that sense.

Finance Business Partner Corporate Services The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports. With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and value for money, the organisation offers a supportive environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making. They are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the Corporate Services directorates, including functions such as HR, Finance and Governance. This is a hands-on role combining management accounting with commercial business partnering, requiring someone who is comfortable producing month-end accounts while providing financial insight to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and able to quickly add value within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities - Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met - Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial analysis, challenge performance and support strategic decision-making that delivers value for money - Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and statutory returns, while maintaining strong financial controls - Develop financial models, analyse trends and identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency Key Requirements - Qualified Accountant experience in a Finance Business Partner and Management Accountant roles - Previous experience within the housing sector ideal but not essential, with a strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting - Strong Excel skills with the ability to produce meaningful financial analysis and communicate complex information clearly to non-finance stakeholders - Strong analytical, problem-solving and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence decisions and thrive in a fast-paced environment The role is critical to the business so if it is of interest, apply now to discuss further.

Finance Business Partner Housing Services The organisation is a purpose-led housing provider committed to delivering safe, affordable homes and high-quality services to its customers. With a strong focus on financial sustainability, continuous improvement and delivering value for money, it offers a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. They are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the Housing Services directorate, partnering with teams across Neighbourhoods, Lettings and Income. This is a hands-on role combining management accounting with commercial business partnering, requiring someone who is comfortable managing month-end processes while providing financial insight and challenge to operational stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and able to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities - Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all reporting deadlines are achieved - Partner with Housing Services leaders to provide meaningful financial analysis, challenge performance and support operational decision-making that delivers value for money - Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and statutory returns, while maintaining strong financial controls - Analyse trends and identify opportunities to improve financial performance, forecasting accuracy and service delivery Key Requirements - Qualified Accountant with experience in Finance Business Partnering and Management Accountant roles - Previous experience within the housing association sector (ideally housing services), with a strong understanding of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting - Strong Excel skills with the ability to interpret and present financial information clearly to operational stakeholders - Confident analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and build effective working relationships across the business The role is business critical so if you have the relevant experience, get in touch to learn more.

Strategic Asset Manager Midlands Up to £65,000 Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with a housing association to recruit a Strategic Asset Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing asset data, stock condition intelligence and investment planning for the organisations housing stock. You'll oversee the management of asset information, stock condition data, supporting the development of planned investment programmes and long-term investment forecasting. Working closely with wider property services, complaince, contractors and external consultants, you'll ensure accurate asset intelligence informs operational and strategic decision-making. Responsibilities: - Manage stock condition, asset performance and EPC data across the housing portfolio. - Coordinate stock condition surveys and maintain high-quality asset information. - Develop planned investment programmes using lifecycle and condition data. - Produce asset performance reports, KPIs and investment forecasts to support business planning. - Monitor planned investment programmes and contractor performance. - Support data governance, regulatory reporting and continuous improvement of asset information systems. - Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver effective investment planning. About you: You'll have experience in asset management, planned investment or asset data management within social housing, together with: - Experience managing stock condition data and investment planning. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce meaningful reports. - Knowledge of planned maintenance, component lifecycles and EPC management. - Experience using housing or asset management systems. - A relevant qualification in Asset Management, Building Surveying, Property or a related discipline (professional membership such as RICS or CIOB is desirable). Apply If you're an ambitious and strategic asset management professional we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact (url removed)