FBP | Housing Association | to c£42,000 | Very Hybrid (1 dpw) | Superb Pension & Holidays
A respected housing association in the North West seeks a Finance Business Partner to connect its Development and Finance teams. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll provide high‑quality financial analysis and support on development projects and new‑home sales, maintain cash‑flow forecasts and liquidity, ensure compliance with loan covenants, and oversee treasury operations.
Key responsibilities
- Development & Accounting: Manage accounting for development income and expenditure (including property sales and capitalised interest) and reconcile the housing stock register.
- Management Accounts & Budgets: Produce monthly management accounts and cash‑flow forecasts for development schemes and prepare annual revenue and capital budgets.
- Appraisal & Modelling: Act as super‑user of the development appraisal system, review scheme appraisals for robustness, and maintain a library of appraisals.
- Treasury & Liquidity: Maintain the treasury diary, coordinate loan valuations and covenant calculations, forecast loan drawdowns/repayments, and manage cash‑flow to ensure liquidity.
- Compliance & Returns: Support year‑end audits, prepare regulatory returns (e.g., Quarterly Financial Survey and VAT) and champion health, safety, and data‑quality standards.
Ideal candidate
- Part Qualified accountant working towards qualifying, but experience is equally valued
- Strong digital skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) and solid understanding of accounting standards.
- Proven ability to prepare financial models and cash‑flow forecasts, communicate with non‑finance colleagues, and act as a finance business partner.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Why apply?
This role allows you to shape the financial strategy of significant development projects in a housing association with a strong social mission. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, very flexible hybrid working, with great additional benefits and the chance to influence strategic decisions while working closely with senior leaders.