Clarion Housing Group

Housing

LeadDevelopmentFinanceAnalyst

£70–83k Manchester, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Lead Development Finance Analyst at Clarion Housing Group. Skills: Finance business partner, Commercial appraisals, Financial performance. Lead finance business partner. Critically analyse commercial appraisals”

What You'll Achieve.

Improving the financial performance of schemes

Industry & Context.

Housing
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Critically analyse commercial appraisals; Robustly challenging development on numbers

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional travel to sites may be required, Not able to offer visa sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Qualified accountant or equivalent, Analytical skills, Attention to detail, Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Proven experience in property development finance, Eligible to work in the UK, Reside in England or Wales

What You'll Do.

Lead finance business partner

Critically analyse commercial appraisals

Communicate amendments to non-accountants

Provide clear advice and guidance

Assist in improving financial performance

Act as gatekeepers to commercial appraisals

Robustly challenge development numbers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Development Leads

Communication Scope

Communicate required amendments to non-accountants; Provide clear advice and guidance

Full Job Description

Location: Hybrid – Manchester Salary: £70,221 - £82,613 per annum, pro rata Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent **** **We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Development Finance Analyst to join our team covering the North region.** **** This role requires you to be the lead finance business partner to Clarion’s property development business for the respective region including joint ventures and the strategic land portfolio, critically analysing commercial appraisals and being able to communicate required amendments to non-accountants. Acting as the principal finance representative, you will provide clear advice and guidance to Development Leads to assist in improving the financial performance of schemes and acting as gatekeepers to commercial appraisals, robustly challenging Development on the numbers contained therein. We’re looking for you to be a qualified accountant or equivalent, have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and excellent knowledge of MS Excel. With proven experience in property development finance. Please review the full role profile [Lead Development Finance Analyst](https://clarionhg.sharefile.com/public/share/web-s3806b671c59b49ebacc4423adbd5898d) and [Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities OD level 3](https://clarionhg.sharefile.com/public/share/web-seaa995e75a0e4148a10277ebec9e853c) before applying. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more [here](https://clarionhg.sharefile.com/public/share/web-s12a6b82b9cc44821935c0128ba5a64fd) To find out more about who we are and what we do, please click [here](https://www.clarionhg.com/about-us) **Closing Date:** **Thursday 4th June 2026 at midnight.** ** _This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Camden, London. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least 2 or 3 days per week._** ** _Occas

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