Job Title: Development Finance Manager Location: Dorset - within commutable distance to Wareham Salary: £55,000 per annum Job type: Permanent, Full Time. 37 hours per week. Closing Date: 12th November 2026. We''re looking for an experienced and commercially astute Development Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of our ambitious development programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional who thrives on combining technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnering to support the creation of high-quality homes and communities. As Development Finance Manager, you will lead the financial accounting, control and reporting of our development activities, ensuring strong governance, robust financial management and insightful decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Development, Finance and operational teams, you''ll provide expert guidance that helps bring new schemes to fruition while maintaining the highest standards of financial compliance and control. In this influential role, you will Lead the accounting and financial control of development activities from inception through to completion. Oversee development work in progress (WIP), assets under construction and the timely transfer of completed schemes into fixed assets. Ensure all development costs are accurately accounted for, determining the appropriate treatment of expenditure, capitalisation, impairment and asset recognition. ..... full job details .....