There will be a two stage interview process and you will be required to complete an online Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ) prior to second stage.

About the role.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the financial foundations of the newly set up Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. The Greater Cambridge Development Corporation is an urban development corporation. Its role is to work with partners to set out and deliver an ambitious plan for long-term sustainable growth for Greater Cambridge by coordinating the delivery of infrastructure, investment and strategic developments.

As a senior finance professional, you will play a leading role in developing robust financial reporting, governance and assurance processes, ensuring the organisation has the financial information and controls needed to support effective decision-making and accountability. This is a leadership role reporting to the Finance Director.

You will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation's statutory annual report and accounts, alongside quarterly financial reporting requirements. Working across the organisation and with external partners, you will build strong relationships to ensure the production of high-quality, accurate and timely financial information. You will also provide strategic finance advice to the investments function, the executive team, and the Board.

The role offers the opportunity to design and improve financial reporting processes, develop accounting policies and procedures, and enhance the accessibility and quality of financial data. You will also provide leadership in strengthening financial assurance, ensuring reporting models are evidence-based, transparent and supported by strong governance and control frameworks.

This is a highly visible role suited to someone who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and excellent stakeholder management skills. You will have the opportunity to influence how a new public body operates, helping to establish best practice and support the successful delivery of the Corporation's vision through sound financial stewardship and continuous improvement.

This role is being recruited by Homes England to support the establishment and operation of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. The successful candidate will initially be employed by Homes England and will work predominantly on matters relating to the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation and its activities.

About you.

We're looking for an accomplished finance professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for building high-quality financial reporting and governance frameworks. You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant experience of financial reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), ideally gained within the public sector or a similarly complex and highly regulated environment.

You will bring substantial experience in leading financial reporting functions and a deep understanding of accounting for loans, equity investments, land holdings and other complex transactions. Experience of implementing and reporting under IFRS 9 will be particularly valuable, alongside a strong grasp of financial instruments and commercial property accounting.

As a leader, you will be committed to continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams and processes. You will be comfortable establishing robust controls, driving best practice and helping organisations strengthen the quality, accessibility and reliability of their financial information.

You will also be an excellent communicator, capable of translating complex financial information and modelling assumptions into clear, compelling insights for a range of audiences. Whether presenting to Boards, Audit and Risk Committees or senior stakeholders, you will be equally confident discussing technical detail and strategic implications.

Above all, you will combine technical excellence with sound judgement, strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative approach, enabling you to support informed decision-making and help shape the future success of a growing and ambitious organisation.

Who are we?

Greater Cambridge Development Corporation

The Greater Cambridge Development Corporation was established by the government on 23 July 2026. It is a statutory delivery body set up as a new local-national partnership, to unlock the long-term sustainable economic future of Greater Cambridge.

Building on the foundations laid by the Cambridge Growth Company, the Development Corporation marks the next phase of the government's commitment to achieving nationally significant economic growth through infrastructure-led development.

Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency

As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector. Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

What we offer.

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave. Homes England are a geographically diverse community, and we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working model.

Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.

Employee assistance programme offering a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.

A range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.

If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.

Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Homes England equality, diversity and inclusion reports - Homes England equality, diversity and inclusion reports - GOV.UK

You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.

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