Finance Project Manager (Service Charges)

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven Service Charges Finance Professional to lead a high-profile project team. This pivotal role will sit at the heart of our business and play a crucial part on scheme realignment and apportionment which will include scheme rationalisation, coding correction and the calculation of new charges. A key part of your role will involve collaborating across the organisation, working closely with Directors, Senior Managers, and budget holders to deliver crucial information, analysis, and insights on how new charges impact both customers and the business. You'll be challenging business thinking, supporting informed decision-making, and helping to shape and drive our overall strategy.

• This role is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2025. The formal internal job title for this role is Project Manager - Service Charges
  
  A minimum of two years' experience in accounting within a large, complex organisation with substantial budgets.
• Experience of Service Charges within housing is highly desirable
• Experience of working within a business partnering or similar role
• Experience of developing and delivering an excellent customer driven service to differing audiences and stakeholders
• Experience of developing finance reporting which informs and supports service delivery
• Experience of interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex data, appraising performance, and managing risk
• As this role involves direct line management of the project team, experience in managing a team would be an advantage.
While this role is home based, you should have the ability to travel to Group offices and other locations as required. It is anticipated that you will be needed to attend the office approximately 3 days per month. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park Solihull and Central Park, Worcester.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform! Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers. We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy., We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships. Own It We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do. One Team We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen. Be Brave We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.

Salary £50,360 - £55,956 per annum (depending on experience) Location Home based (with occasional travel to Worcester/Solihull offices) Mergefield Title {Mergefield Value} Mergefield Title {Mergefield Value} This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST. The Vacancy Are you ready to take on a role that will help shape the future of service charges and have a lasting impact on both our customers and our organisation?,
• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers