Finance Business Partner – Permanent |Greater Manchester | Housing Association | Hybrid Working
We’re excited to be partnering with a forward-thinking Housing Association in Greater Manchester to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll provide trusted financial insight and advice to Directors and Service Managers, ensuring they have the tools and clarity to deliver on the organisation’s strategic goals. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll drive financial sustainability through strong performance management and collaboration across key service areas, including Repairs & Maintenance.
If you’re a proactive finance professional with management accounting experience who’s ready to step up into a true business partnering role, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
The Role
- Deliver financial advice and support to enable informed decision-making
- Prepare and present insightful financial analysis on service performance
- Support budget holders to develop and manage robust budgets
- Carry out balance sheet reconciliations
- Monitor financial performance and translate complex information for non-financial stakeholders
- Lead value-for-money reporting and identify cost-saving initiatives
- Contribute to internal audit processes and system improvements
The Person
- Part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA / ACA with management accounts experience
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles and controls
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present data in a clear, actionable way
- Highly proficient in IT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Strong communicator with the confidence to influence at all levels
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional development
The Package
- Generous annual leave: 5 weeks, rising to 6 with service
- Hybrid working model
- Competitive pension scheme
- Paid sick leave
- Cash-back healthcare plan
- Plus a range of additional employee benefits