Finance Business Partner Opportunity
Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact? We’re exclusively working with a respected and forward-thinking housing association who are recruiting a Finance Business Partner.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied, business-facing environment and enjoys working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance, strengthen decision-making, and add real value.
What You’ll Be Doing
Monthly Management Accounting
*Prepare and present monthly management accounts within set deadlines
*Deliver clear, insightful variance analysis and narrative commentary
*Highlight key financial issues to senior leadership and support decision-making
Budgeting & Forecasting
*Lead budget holder meetings and present revenue management accounts to Executive Team and Board
*Support teams with budget management, planning, and financial understanding
*Produce in-year forecasts to support organisational planning and performance monitoring
Business Partnering
*Act as the main financial adviser to operational and corporate functions
*Build strong, productive relationships across departments
*Explain complex financial information in simple, accessible terms for non-finance colleagues
Financial Analysis & Year-End Support
*Analyse high-volume transactional data
*Assist with schedules, reconciliations, and year-end reporting
*Support audit processes and statutory accounts preparation
What We’re Looking For
Essential
*Experience within a housing association or broader social housing sector
*Knowledge of sector-specific reporting cycles, budgets, and pressures
*Solid management accounting and business partnering experience
*Confident leading budget meetings independently
*Experience presenting to senior leadership and boards
*Strong communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
*Ability to interpret and analyse high-volume financial data
*Proactive, organised, and comfortable working to strict deadlines
Why Join Them?
*Hybrid and flexible working
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
*Internal promotion opportunities
*Free health plan to claim back for a range of treatments
*Defined Contribution pension with up to 9% employer match