We are currently looking for an experienced accounting professional to join us as a Financial Planning Analyst on a fixed term contract for 12 months.  The role will be based from Bedford but will initially be worked from home due to the pandemic. 

What you will be doing: 

• Preparing the Corporate Business Plan and ensuring it is accurate and up to date.

• Supporting the delivery of relevant and timely financial planning and analysis information to key internal and external stakeholders.

• Providing papers for board, quarterly forecasts, returns for our Regulators and ad hoc project work.

• Working with managers across the business to provide analysis and advice, identifying risks and seeking solutions to support service delivery and strategic decision making.

We’d love to meet someone with:  

• A full or part Accountancy qualification e.g. ACCA, ACA/FCA, ACMA/CGMA.

• Experience as an Accountant, Corporate Treasurer or Financial Analyst.

• Extensive experience in producing complex financial analysis and reports.

• The ability to build and sustain effective professional working relationships within Finance and the wider business environment.

• A high degree of IT literacy in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and of using a relevant financial system..

• The ability to think analytically and critically to review and apply logical problem-solving skills. 

About us:

bpha are a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

We work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 Housing Association developers in the country, we remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most.

Our Residents, shared owners and leaseholders are at the core of everything we do at bpha. With every employee playing an important part in ensuring we continue to provide them with excellent customer service and maintaining our role as a responsible landlord.

Amongst what we offer you is: 

• Circa £41,616 per annum

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays!

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Private health care

• Opportunities for development and professional training

• Discounted gym membership

• Retail discount scheme 

Successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.

Closing date - 16 December 2020

Interviews will take place throughout the recruitment campaign