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.
It is essential that you are a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with proven experience in property based investment finance and a thorough understanding of the market. You’ll also have a 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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Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026 at midnight.
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 day per week. You will also be required to travel to our office in London as and when required.
About Clarion Housing Group
Clarion Housing Group is the country’s largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities.
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Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online.
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Diversity and Inclusion
We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
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.
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