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 an experienced 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 role reports directly Finance Director.

You will lead the development, optimisation and governance of finance operations, ensuring that financial systems are efficient, compliant and capable of supporting strategic decision-making both now and in the future. Working across the organisation, you will drive improvements that enhance financial controls, increase the quality and accessibility of management information, and support the delivery of organisational priorities.

The role offers the opportunity to influence how finance services are delivered, including overseeing the evolution of key operational arrangements and helping to build a modern, scalable finance function. You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across the Corporation to identify opportunities for improvement, implement change and ensure that finance operations remain robust, responsive and fit for purpose.

This is a high-profile role for someone who combines strong financial and operational expertise with a passion for continuous improvement. You will help create the foundations for effective governance, informed decision-making and long-term organisational success, while contributing to a positive, collaborative and inclusive culture.

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 a highly capable finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for improving systems, processes and organisational performance. You will have experience working in complex organisations and be confident leading change that strengthens financial operations, enhances controls and delivers lasting improvements.

You will bring a strong understanding of finance systems, governance and compliance requirements, together with experience of managing finance service delivery arrangements and stakeholder relationships. You'll be comfortable reviewing existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing practical solutions that increase efficiency, reduce risk and improve the quality of financial information.

A skilled problem-solver, you will be experienced in using data, insight and performance measures to drive decision-making and improve outcomes. You will have the ability to analyse financial and operational information, using tools such as Power BI to identify trends, monitor performance and support evidence-based recommendations.

You will also be an effective leader and collaborator, with experience of developing team capability and supporting colleagues through change. Confident working with senior stakeholders, you will be able to communicate complex issues clearly, influence decision-making and build strong relationships across a range of internal and external partners.

Above all, you will be someone who enjoys creating order from complexity, embraces continuous improvement and is motivated by the opportunity to help build a modern, high-performing finance function that supports the long-term success of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation.

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

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. 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.

How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.

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, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.

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.

If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.

Our 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.

Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.

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.

We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities.

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 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition - 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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