Finance Manager (HRA)

Finance Manager (HRA)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Berkshire

We are currently supporting a Local Authority looking for a Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial leadership and business partnering across the Housing Revenue Account (HRA).

This is a key role supporting senior stakeholders with robust budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial governance, ensuring effective stewardship of public funds and strong decision-making across housing services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead budget setting, monitoring and forecasting for HRA activity, identifying risks, pressures and opportunities.
• Produce clear, accurate monthly management reporting and financial insight for senior stakeholders.
• Provide proactive business partnering to service leads, translating complex financial data into practical recommendations.
• Support the development and review of business cases, options appraisals and investment decisions.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and governance in line with local government requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, value for money, and stronger financial practices across the service.

Essential criteria

• Direct experience supporting HRA / housing finance (or closely aligned service areas).
• CCAB qualified or part-qualified (e.g., CIPFA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Local authority finance background is essential (candidates must currently/recently be working in a council/local government setting).
• Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Confident communicator with proven ability to influence non-finance stakeholders at a senior level.
• Strong working knowledge of public sector financial governance and reporting expectations.