Financial Systems & Modelling Manager

Leading Housing Association | London | Hybrid Working

A leading housing association is recruiting for a Financial Systems & Modelling Manager to lead the modernisation of their financial modelling infrastructure – moving from legacy VBA-based models to cutting-edge server-based platforms using Django, Python, and cloud technologies.

No two days will be the same. You'll work closely with senior leadership on an ambitious 18-month roadmap, conducting a full audit of existing models, designing new solutions, and driving automation across our financial planning and forecasting functions. This is a rare opportunity to blend technical expertise with financial acumen, taking ownership of both the strategic direction and hands-on delivery.

They are open-minded about backgrounds. You might be:

A finance systems professional who's technically hands-on with VBA, SQL, and Excel
An IT professional who's progressed from support into development, projects, or pre-sales
A data analyst or modeller from higher education, local government, or financial services
A business solutions specialist with experience in system implementations and cross-functional delivery
Someone from an MS partner or service provider who's worked through consultancy and development

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Transformation

Lead the migration of legacy Excel/VBA models to modern server-based platforms (Django, Python, SQL Server)
Conduct comprehensive audits of existing financial models and create a technical roadmap for upgrades
Develop policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with industry best practices

Model Development & Delivery

Design, build, and maintain financial models for planning, forecasting, stress testing, and business performance analysis
Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy
Ensure all models meet governance standards for transparency, audit readiness, and version control

Team Leadership and Management

Manage and develop a small technical team (including IT specialist and qualified accountant)
Channel and prioritise technical issues and requests through the team
Foster collaboration between finance and IT functions

Key experience required:

Essential Skills

VBA and SQL – strong hands-on experience is critical
Excel expertise – advanced proficiency (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modelling)
Proven track record of managing teams – whether in IT support, application support, systems delivery, or business solutions
Experience delivering end-to-end projects from planning through to implementation
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills at senior levels
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical delivery

Highly Desirable

Knowledge of Django, .NET, or similar development frameworks
Experience with Python and scripting for automation and model development
Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) or SSIS
Exposure to cloud platforms and modern data architecture
Qualifications: A STEM, maths, finance, or related degree would be beneficial but isn't essential with the right experience
Systems management experience (e.g., Unit4, Dynamics, Navision) would be advantageous
Experience working within governance frameworks and maintaining audit standards

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Financial Systems & Modelling Manager

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