Financial Services Manager

Financial Services Manager 

£70,400 per annum 

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - Hybrid 

Full Time

Fixed Term Contract - 18 months

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the housing community?

We’re on the hunt for a dedicated and enthusiastic Financial Services Manager to join our amazing Finance and Resources team at Fairhive on an 18-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in supporting a major Housing Management Project.

If you enjoy helping others, working in a supportive environment, and contributing to meaningful projects, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the role… 

This is a unique opportunity to provide leadership across two management functions within the Financial Services team. Whilst the role is graded at R8 to reflect the more senior responsibilities, the successful candidate will also provide cover across a lower-grade management position. As a result, we're looking for a flexible, adaptable leader who is equally comfortable with strategic oversight and hands-on operational management.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you'll oversee critical financial operations, ensuring the integrity and effective management of key income, payment and accounting systems. You'll play a vital role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting cash flow management, payroll governance, tax compliance, rent accounting, creditor payments and statutory reporting. 

Working closely with finance colleagues across the business, you'll help lead and develop the Financial Services team, co-managing staff and ensuring excellent customer service, operational efficiency and continuous improvement. You'll also support the delivery of project objectives linked to the Housing Management Project budget.

About you...

We're looking for someone who can quickly build credibility, manage competing priorities and confidently operate across both strategic and operational areas.

You'll ideally have:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).


• Significant experience in financial services, accounting or finance operations.


• Proven people management and leadership experience.


• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial control expertise.


• Experience managing complex financial processes, reconciliations and compliance activities.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to adapt to varying management responsibilities.


• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

About Us 

At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life.” 

This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing for over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. 

Whether we’re maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, “This is my home.” We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality. 

Benefits 

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. 

At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash Plan, which enables you to claim money back for a wide range of services and treatments. We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role’s requirements, we offer flexible working conditions to help you balance work and life. 

You’ll also be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day. 

Our Commitment to You 

We’re focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognize that our differences make us stronger and are committed to ensuring our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. 

Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we’re looking for. 

We are incredibly proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it's: 

• Attending one of our Menopause Cafés 


• Becoming a Neurodiversity Champion 


• Joining our Inclusion Lunches and Learn Sessions 

Additionally, our supportive team culture and active social committee ensure that you’ll always have a strong network of colleagues around you! 

Ready to Apply? 

We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience differs slightly from what we’re looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you! 

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply today—we can’t wait to meet you! 

The closing date for applications will be 04-Aug-2026 but we may close it early if we find the right person before this date.