A well-capitalised residential developer based in Oxford is quietly scaling its platform. Backed by long-term institutional capital and guided by a strong sustainability ethos, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to join its senior finance team.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a commercially focused role at the heart of the organisation. You'll provide the financial insight that shapes strategic decisions, supports funding activity and underpins long-term growth.

The role

Working closely with senior leadership, land and development teams, your responsibilities will include:

Business Planning & Financial Analysis

• Owning and maintaining the group business plan, covering short-, medium- and long-term forecasts
• Developing scenario and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making and navigate market uncertainty
• Updating forecasts for live sites and new acquisitions in line with current market conditions
• Producing clear, insightful reporting packs for senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities

Development Appraisal & Modelling

• Building and maintaining detailed development appraisal models, incorporating land, build costs, phasing, sales rates and funding structures
• Supporting land acquisitions through financial analysis and board / investment committee materials
• Stress-testing appraisals and assumptions throughout the land and planning lifecycle
• Monitoring project performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances early

Funding & Investment Support

• Supporting the CFO with project-level debt and equity funding, including detailed cashflow modelling
• Preparing financial materials for lenders, investors and joint venture partners
• Working with external advisers to progress funding transactions through to completion
• Providing robust analysis to support covenant monitoring and drawdown processes

Reporting, Systems & Process Improvement

• Collaborating with the wider finance team to ensure forecasts align with accounting standards and policies
• Supporting audit, going concern and investor reporting requirements
• Helping to strengthen systems, models and controls as the business scales
• Promoting financial understanding across non-finance teams

About you

This opportunity will suit a qualified accountant with experience in property or development finance who enjoys working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment. You'll be comfortable building models from scratch, communicating complex analysis clearly, and working autonomously while remaining highly collaborative. A genuine interest in sustainable development and long-term value creation is important.

What's on offer

• Annual bonus of up to 10%, aligned to a 30 June year-end (pro-rated in year one, paid in September)
• 25 days' annual leave, including Christmas shutdown (increasing by 1 day every 2 years up to 30 days)
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' leave (capped at 30 days total)
• Salary sacrifice pension with matched contributions up to 5%
• Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Sovereign Healthcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Vitality private healthcare
• Life insurance at 2x annual salary
• Onsite parking

If you are interested in the opportunity please apply now alternatively get in touch for a confidential conversation.