Clarion Housing Group
Head of Development Finance & Analysis
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Location: Hybrid - Manchester
Salary: £91,695 - £108,889 plus £5,000 Car Allowance per annum, pro rata
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development Finance and Analysis to join our team in Manchester. We’re looking for someone to lead finance responsibility for major new investment opportunities (organic development, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, major regeneration scheme tenders, and other growth routes) providing end-to-end transaction support, with a focus on the Central, North, and South West regions.
You’ll pro-actively support the Development Finance Director in providing high-level advice and strategic guidance to Group and subsidiary Boards and the Investment Committee on all matters of development finance and investment, deputising for the Development Finance Director as and when required.
We’ll look to you to liaise with external advisors and colleagues in Development, Treasury, Tax, Company Secretariat, Legal, and Finance to ensure major projects are appropriately structured and the impact on the Group’s financial position is fully understood.
Essential Requirements
- Qualification: A CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant
- Experience: Proven experience in property-based investment finance and a thorough understanding of the market.
- Knowledge: Thorough understanding of housing, with demonstrable experience in the financial modelling of complex multi-tenure schemes and the ability to immediately add value in relation to the Group’s portfolio.
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Additional Information
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. To find out more about who we are and what we do, please click here.
To apply, please review the full role profile Head of Development Finance and Analysis and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities OD level 1 and 2 before applying.
Closing Date
Tuesday 14th July 2026 at midnight.
Location
This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Manchester. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week. You will also be required to travel to our office in London as and when required.
Eligibility
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
This vacancy may close without notice.
About Us
Clarion Housing Group formed in 2016, following the merger between two of the country’s largest housing associations, Affinity Sutton and Circle Housing Group. With over 125,000 homes, we use our strength and scale to create opportunities that change peoples’ lives. We are also one of the biggest housebuilders in the country and are set to build 50,000 high-quality homes of all tenures during the next ten years, as we remain committed to helping to tackle the housing shortage and to prioritising affordable homes.
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In addition to new homes, we transform existing communities through sustained regeneration, helping people to access employment and training opportunities and giving young people a better start in life.
To find out more about working for Clarion, please click here.
Clarion Housing Group formed in 2016, following the merger between two of the country’s largest housing associations, Affinity Sutton and Circle Housing Group. With over 125,000 homes, we use our strength and scale to create opportunities that change peoples’ lives. We are also one of the biggest housebuilders in the country and are set to build 50,000 high-quality homes of all tenures during the next ten years, as we remain committed to helping to tackle the housing shortage and to prioritising affordable homes.
In addition to new homes, we transform existing communities through sustained regeneration, helping people to access employment and training opportunities and giving young people a better start in life.
To find out more about working for Clarion, please click here.
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