Contract: Permanent
About Us
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that "everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well"; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living.
This Role
We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Finance Operations team supporting Customer Services.
In this role, you will help managers make informed business decisions by analysing financial and performance data, identifying trends, and providing meaningful insights that drive operational and financial performance. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure the delivery of accurate reporting, forecasts, budgets, and business intelligence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, developing reporting processes, and supporting effective decision-making through robust financial analysis and performance reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
Producing timely and accurate management and performance information to support month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting, contract reviews, negotiations, and tenders.
Collecting, validating, analysing, and interpreting financial data to support reporting, planning, and business decisions.
Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve service performance and efficiency.
Supporting the development and enhancement of reporting tools and business intelligence solutions.
Working with IT and business stakeholders to improve information and reporting systems.
Monitoring and reporting against key performance indicators.
Managing large and complex data sets, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
Supporting and coaching colleagues in the effective use of financial information.
Assisting with forecasting future stock requirements and associated budget planning.What You'll Need to Succeed
Experience working within a large finance team.
Proven ability to undertake detailed quantitative analysis and interpret complex data.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis techniques.
Experience working with large data sets, data warehouses, or business intelligence environments.
Ability to identify trends and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
Ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering service excellence.
Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is desirable.What You'll Get in Return
You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including:
28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
Healthcare cashplan
Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans
Life assurance scheme
Paid volunteer days
Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street namesWhat You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it's the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Interview Date: TBC
Our Promise
All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation.
We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants, enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England.
We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people.
We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities.
A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector.
In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them.
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Salary description
£41236.00 - £43406.00 per year