Commercial Business Specialist – CAPEX (Fixed-Term)

About the role

The Commercial Business Specialist – CAPEX will act as the Property Services subject‑matter expert for capital investment, providing commercial insight, analytical support and assurance. This fixed‑term position (until April 2028) is based in Basingstoke and supports the delivery of affordable housing projects across the South, West and East of England.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all CAPEX‑related queries.
• Support monthly analysis of CAPEX performance, including job costing, average unit costs, value‑for‑money and variance analysis.
• Assist in the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process for capital workstreams, collaborating with operational leads.
• Provide detailed commercial insight at month‑end, ensuring movements against budget and forecast are understood and addressed.
• Conduct benchmarking against other housing associations and external sectors to inform strategic decision‑making and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Understanding of accounting standards for capitalisation of development costs (FRS 102 Section 17).
• Strong Excel skills with experience in risk management, financial planning and modelling.
• Ability to analyse and combine financial and non‑financial business information to create improvement metrics.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and values‑driven approach.
• Experience in the social housing sector is desirable.

Required skills

• Excel
• Uniclass
• URM
• Workday