Job Type:	contract	Duration:	7 months
Category:	Accounting / Finance	Recruiter Reference:	1036912
URL for Applications:	Apply Here	Salary:

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? 

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 March 2025. The formal internal job title for this role is Project Manager - Service Charges** 

Some of the things we are looking for: 

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.  

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:         

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 

For more details about this position, please refer to the attached job description or If you’d like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please email: HRResourcingTeam@platformhg.com 

How to apply 

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organisation that’s dedicated to investing in people and communities for a stronger, more sustainable future, click “apply now” to complete a brief online application and upload your current CV.  

We’ll be holding virtual interviews for this role via Microsoft Teams and will reach out to arrange a suitable time. We welcome early applications, as we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date. 

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.