Business Finance Manager (Commercial Focus)
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £51,356 to £55,539 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Northallerton, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Salary: £55k plus up to £5.5k welcome payment
Contract: Permanent
A Commercial Role – Powered by Public Sector Strength
This is a rare opportunity to bring your private sector commercial expertise into a role where the focus is firmly on driving business performance, profitability and growth—not policy.
North Yorkshire Council is seeking a high-calibre, commercially astute finance leader to oversee the financial function of its portfolio of council-owned companies, with a particular focus on Brierley Homes, our residential development business.
You’ll operate as a true commercial partner to the Managing Director and leadership team—shaping decisions, managing investment, and ensuring strong financial returns across a complex development pipeline.
All within the context of a stable, flexible and highly rewarding local government employment offer and within a large financial services team.
The Role
This is a strategic and hands-on commercial finance leadership role, responsible for:
You will be responsible for the effective leadership and delivery of the organisation’s finance function, ensuring strong governance, compliance and commercial insight.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee project cashflow, cost to complete, and profitability forecasting
Lead on financial reporting to Board, Shareholder and senior stakeholders
Manage development funding, drawdowns and lender compliance
Ensure robust financial governance across group entities and SPVs
Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance
Drive financial insight and performance improvement across the business
Support strategic projects and commercial decision-making at the highest level
About You
We are looking for a commercial thinker first and foremost—someone who understands how finance drives business success.
You will bring:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller / Senior Finance Manager in a commercial environment
Strong expertise in project-based finance, cashflow management, and financial modelling
A track record of influencing strategic decisions and delivering business outcomes
Confidence working with senior stakeholders, including Boards and non-finance leaders
A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Highly desirable:
Experience in residential development, construction or real estate
Understanding of development finance, SPVs and complex funding structures
Why North Yorkshire Council & Brierley Homes?
Alongside a commercially focused role, you’ll benefit from an exceptional employment package, including:
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible and hybrid working (typically 3 days on site)
Job security and long-term career development
The opportunity to work on high-impact developments that shape communities
You will be welcomed and supported by a large progressive Financial Services function providing the platform to progress your career.
Be Part of a Commercial Future Inside Local Government
If you’re ready to apply your private sector mindset in a role where you can influence real commercial outcomes—while enjoying the stability and benefits of the public sector—we want to hear from you.
Apply today and bring commercial edge to a unique and ambitious environment.
Want to know more about Brierley Homes?
At Brierley Homes, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality homes that our customers are proud to own. Each of our bespoke developments include design details which reflect our aim of providing exceptional new homes in the stunning surroundings of North Yorkshire.
The company was established in 2017 by North Yorkshire Council and the value we generate is used to support front-line Council services across North Yorkshire. In the last year, a new Managing Director has been appointed and a strategic plan has been developed to move the company forward, making this an excellent time to joining the business.
Reflected in all our developments is our attention to detail, in the design and layout of the homes, through to the quality of construction. This continues with our dedicated after-care team who are there to support customers in the months after they first move into their new home. We pride ourselves on providing a personal service to each customer.
Brierley Homes are part of a group of organisation owned by North Yorkshire Council, including: NY Highways, Yorwaste, First North Law, Nynet, Veritau, Align Property Partners…….. Join us, grow your career whilst we grow with you.
Contact:
For an informal conversation, or to hear more about the role, please contact Graham via Graham.Byrne@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 4th June 2026
Interview Date: 10th- 12th June 2026
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Contract: Permanent
A Commercial Role – Powered by Public Sector Strength
This is a rare opportunity to bring your private sector commercial expertise into a role where the focus is firmly on driving business performance, profitability and growth—not policy.
North Yorkshire Council is seeking a high-calibre, commercially astute finance leader to oversee the financial function of its portfolio of council-owned companies, with a particular focus on Brierley Homes, our residential development business.
You’ll operate as a true commercial partner to the Managing Director and leadership team—shaping decisions, managing investment, and ensuring strong financial returns across a complex development pipeline.
All within the context of a stable, flexible and highly rewarding local government employment offer and within a large financial services team.
The Role
This is a strategic and hands-on commercial finance leadership role, responsible for:
You will be responsible for the effective leadership and delivery of the organisation’s finance function, ensuring strong governance, compliance and commercial insight.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee project cashflow, cost to complete, and profitability forecasting
Lead on financial reporting to Board, Shareholder and senior stakeholders
Manage development funding, drawdowns and lender compliance
Ensure robust financial governance across group entities and SPVs
Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance
Drive financial insight and performance improvement across the business
Support strategic projects and commercial decision-making at the highest level
About You
We are looking for a commercial thinker first and foremost—someone who understands how finance drives business success.
You will bring:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller / Senior Finance Manager in a commercial environment
Strong expertise in project-based finance, cashflow management, and financial modelling
A track record of influencing strategic decisions and delivering business outcomes
Confidence working with senior stakeholders, including Boards and non-finance leaders
A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Highly desirable:
Experience in residential development, construction or real estate
Understanding of development finance, SPVs and complex funding structures
Why North Yorkshire Council & Brierley Homes?
Alongside a commercially focused role, you’ll benefit from an exceptional employment package, including:
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible and hybrid working (typically 3 days on site)
Job security and long-term career development
The opportunity to work on high-impact developments that shape communities
You will be welcomed and supported by a large progressive Financial Services function providing the platform to progress your career.
Be Part of a Commercial Future Inside Local Government
If you’re ready to apply your private sector mindset in a role where you can influence real commercial outcomes—while enjoying the stability and benefits of the public sector—we want to hear from you.
Apply today and bring commercial edge to a unique and ambitious environment.
Want to know more about Brierley Homes?
At Brierley Homes, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality homes that our customers are proud to own. Each of our bespoke developments include design details which reflect our aim of providing exceptional new homes in the stunning surroundings of North Yorkshire.
The company was established in 2017 by North Yorkshire Council and the value we generate is used to support front-line Council services across North Yorkshire. In the last year, a new Managing Director has been appointed and a strategic plan has been developed to move the company forward, making this an excellent time to joining the business.
Reflected in all our developments is our attention to detail, in the design and layout of the homes, through to the quality of construction. This continues with our dedicated after-care team who are there to support customers in the months after they first move into their new home. We pride ourselves on providing a personal service to each customer.
Brierley Homes are part of a group of organisation owned by North Yorkshire Council, including: NY Highways, Yorwaste, First North Law, Nynet, Veritau, Align Property Partners…….. Join us, grow your career whilst we grow with you.
Contact:
For an informal conversation, or to hear more about the role, please contact Graham via Graham.Byrne@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 4th June 2026
Interview Date: 10th- 12th June 2026
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.