Job Description

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for:

• Do you have prior experience developing good practices and robust controls in a Finance department?
• Are you passionate about change and flexible in delivering change?
• Do you have project management skills \xe2\x80\x93 lead roles in project teams delivering significant change and an understanding of project governance and frameworks?
• Are you proficient in the use of Microsoft packages and SharePoint?
• Do you possess excellent organisational skills ensuring project are delivered to plans with stakeholders well managed?
• Would you consider yourself a professional with gravitas to speak with stakeholders at all levels, influencing where needed to deliver on projects?
• Are you able to build relationships across teams, demonstrating and encouraging a collaborative approach?
• Do you have accounting qualifications?

If so, this role is perfect for you! Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for Finance Projects Manager on a permanent basis at our Westminster Bridge Road offices. A bit about the role: As a Finance Projects Manager, you will be part of a team dedicated to supporting Peabody Finance in developing a forward thinking, modernised finance function that deliver effective financial control, through the creation and promotion of a robust control environment, and efficiency, by transforming our financial systems, automation and streamlining processes, to maximise the financial capacity of the Group. Some of the key results for the role include:

• Lead the planning and delivering of projects and transformation plans that optimise the finance processes, systems, reporting and policies of Peabody.
• Work with the wider finance team to strategically prioritise the portfolio of transformation projects that optimises impact of project and ensures Finance increase its value for money within Peabody.
• Partner with Directors in Finance to understand and deliver change that supports their strategic priorities.
• Work together with IT and the PMO to ensure collaborative and properly governed projects.
• Draw on finance experience to proactively solve problems, highlight risks, issues, and dependencies to be addressed.
• Lead on mapping process and understanding each project\xe2\x80\x99s requirements.

This role will require a minimum of 1 to 2 days working in the Westminster bridge Road office. A bit about us: 160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK. The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers. Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach. We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient. We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing. Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:

• Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)
• Up to 30 days\xe2\x80\x99 annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1

Are you ready to apply? PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer. To be considered for the Finance Projects Manager, please click on the \xe2\x80\x98Apply Now\xe2\x80\x99 button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role. If you have any questions about this role please email Talent Specialist, Victoria Wilson at Victoria.Wilson1@peabody.org.uk Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.