Head of Finance (Investment Analytics)

Are you passionate about data-driven decision-making? Can you lead and inspire teams to create impactful insights? Do you thrive at the intersection of finance, analytics, and strategy? If yes, look no further!

We are working with this innovative, forward-thinking organisation in their search for a Head of Finance (Investment Analytics) to join their ambitious team on a permanent basis. This role will be pivotal in helping to shape the future of investment and development across the whole organisation. Leading a small team, you ensure the delivery of creative and innovative reporting solutions that influence strategic decisions at the highest level.

The key duties of this Head of Finance (Investment Analytics) role are as follows:

• Lead the creation of an advanced analytics and reporting suite to support investment strategies and performance management.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide insights that inform investment strategies and key business decisions.
• Drive systemisation of financial reporting and analytics tools, ensuring streamlined processes.
• Deliver data-led insights on portfolio performance, development pipelines, asset quality, and market conditions.
• Use financial and commercial acumen to propose actionable strategies to capitalise on opportunities or mitigate risks.
• Manage and develop a team of analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure system alignment and data governance compliance.

This role offers a chance to make a tangible impact on the organisation’s strategic direction. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you’ll have the autonomy to shape the analytics landscape and influence high-level decision-making. You’ll lead a talented team, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to the success of a purpose-driven organisation.

The successful candidate will have:

• Ideally achieved their fully accountancy qualification or be able to demonstrate they are qualified by experience.
• A strong track record in delivering actionable insights through performance reporting and business intelligence tools (ideally Power Bi).
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the aptitude to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Preferably a background working in the property, social housing or real-estate sector.

Please note that the postholder will be based out of their offices in Basingstoke, however opportunities to work from home will be on offer for 3 days per week.

This is your opportunity to take ownership, inspire change, and drive success in a challenging and rewarding role.