Director of Operational Finance

Location Flexible - see advert detail Published

18 hours ago Closing

in 13 days This is a permanent*,* full time vacancy.

About the role

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Contractual base: Wolverhampton. Tewkesbury, Chipping Sodbury or Norwich

Workstyle: Roaming – a mix of homeworking and office time

Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026

We’re looking for a strategic and commercially minded finance leader to join our New Homes business at a pivotal time.

As our Director of Operational Finance, you’ll lead a high-performing team and act as a key partner to the Group Finance Director and New Homes leadership. This is a critical role, shaping how we use data, insight and financial leadership to drive performance across a complex, regional delivery model.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading operational finance across New Homes, ensuring insight drives performance and decision-making
• Partnering closely with Regional Managing Directors to influence strategy, investment decisions and delivery plans
• Maximising the effective use of capital across a multi-year programme
• Driving a strong business partnering culture, with robust challenge and forward-looking insight
• Leading, developing and inspiring a talented finance team
• Supporting land acquisition decisions and ensuring alignment with grant frameworks and financial guardrails
• Improving systems, processes and reporting to create a clear, trusted “single version of the truth”

What we’re looking for

• A proven senior finance leader (Director or Head of Finance level) within a large, complex organisation
• Strong experience of leading high-performing, qualified finance teams
• A genuine business partner with the ability to influence and challenge at senior level
• Commercially astute, with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Ideally, strong experience in housebuilding, with exposure to affordable housing; candidates from broader property development or capital-intensive sectors will also be considered
• Fully qualified accountant

Why join us?

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our New Homes business, working at pace, influencing senior stakeholders and making a visible impact.

Bring your commercial insight, challenge our thinking and help us deliver more homes where they’re needed most.

For full details on the role and requirements, please refer to the job description attached below.

Apply by: Please submit your application through our website by Monday 3 August. Early applications are encouraged as we review throughout the campaign.

What we offer

Flexible and hybrid working; many roles support working across our main locations and home

Performance related pay based on shared success

A choice of pension schemes with employer contributions of up to 10%

Employee Assistance Programme that provides 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription service, and talking therapies for you and your family

Generous holiday, occupational sick pay and paid family leave

Annual allowance of £500 to spend on benefits of your choosing, including healthcare plans, dental care, gym membership and much more

Attractive career development opportunities

About us

We’re Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), a place-based affordable housing provider supporting almost 300,000 customers across the southwest, central and east of England.

Our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. As the UK’s largest provider of new affordable homes, we deliver over 3,000 new homes each year—helping to meet growing demand and build stronger communities.

Why our work matters

The need for safe, affordable housing has never been greater. Rising costs, growing inequality and increasing homelessness are making it harder for people to buy or rent a home. Strong housing associations like BFL play a vital role in providing quality homes and creating opportunities for a better future.

Through place-based working, our teams build progress from the ground up. You’ll find us at the heart of the communities we serve—strengthening neighbourhood relationships, responding quickly to changing needs and planning for the long term.

We’re also a place where people can grow. We give our colleagues the tools and opportunities to build meaningful careers, develop future-ready skills and perform at their best, all within a supportive and inclusive culture guided by our values.

We’re a place for people determined to make a difference.

Bromford Flagship LiveWest. A place to make your own.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We’re proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, thanks to our inclusive, values-driven culture. We know that diverse teams bring out the best in everyone, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve.

We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life, alongside the tools, training, and opportunities you need to develop and succeed in your career.