Treasury and Business Planning Manager

Job title: Treasury and Business Planning Manager

Company: Cottsway Housing


Job description: Cottsway formed in 2001 and we provide over 5,000 homes for rent and shared ownership for over 10,000 customers. Our homes are based in West Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire, and range from flats and bungalows to family homes.We have some of the strongest financial and governance ratings in the sector and we are committed to doing more to help people in housing need, with a robust development programme.We are proud to:

• Reinvest our profits every year not only to create more homes, but also to ensure our existing customer’s homes are kept in great shape, with an in-house team of skilled tradespeople who carry out this work.
• Put our customers at the heart of everything we do, with a dedicated team of housing, neighbourhood, financial and welfare officers to provide support where needed.
• Be active in and bring social value to our local communities.

Working for usCottsway is a great place to work with a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to providing quality homes in thriving communities.We support and develop our people because we know that it is through them that we deliver the high standards of service that our customers say we provide.Based in the market town of Witney, we:

• Offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits.
• Support agile working.
• Guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. We are signed up to the Disability Confident Committed scheme.
• Value people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience – whether you are an experienced housing professional or simply have an interest in working in our sector.

About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Treasury & Business Planning Manager to join our Finance team.The ideal candidate will have experience of using Business Planning software, such as Brixx and have exposure to managing a loan portfolio and other Treasury related activities. You will have experience in presenting financial information in an impactful and clear manner to accommodate a variety of key stakeholders.Key responsibilities will include:

• To support the Head of Finance & Treasury in the production and updating of the Business Plans.
• To prepare the annual development budget and regular forecasts to ensure that the Business Plan and the cashflow forecast is updated with the latest development cash flows.
• Actively support the Group’s investment decisions by ensuring that the correct assumptions are included in the financial appraisals of development schemes and other projects to ensure compliance with corporate objectives.
• Monitor and review the Groups cash flow in accordance with the treasury management policy and provide timely management information on groups liquidity position.
• Produce quarterly and annual treasury reports, and review and update the annual treasury policy.
• Produce annual and quarterly data submissions to the regulator of Social Housing.
• Ensure the effective preparation of annual budgets and forecasting of all treasury related expenditure.
• Lead on stock valuations for lending and insurance purposes for the Group.
• Review and oversee the production of the regular management information to the Board, Executive Team and budget holders.
• To Manage and maintain the loan portfolio.
• To ensure that properties are bought into charge in a timely manner.

Please include a supporting statement in application outlining suitability for the role.A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant as part of our pre-employment checks.In return, we provide:

• A pension scheme with a minimum employee contribution of 3%, matched by a generous employer contribution of up to 10%.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days rising to 28 days after 2 years, plus bank holidays.
• A flexible working policy to support agile working.
• A discounted corporate gym and swimming membership, electric vehicle lease scheme and Costco membership.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Nikki Smith, Head of Finance & Treasury 01993 890087.

Expected salary: £67594 per year

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Job date: Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:23:21 GMT

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