The Opportunity
A forward-thinking organisation in the Social Housing sector is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to lead its business partnering function and provide expert financial insight across the organisation.
This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Finance Director, ideal for a proactive, relationship-driven finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys influencing strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance business partnering function, building strong relationships across departments.
- Produce high‑quality monthly management accounts, budget updates, and financial reporting packs.
- Provide analysis, commentary and scenario planning to support strategic decisions.
- Lead the annual budget setting process and contribute to long-term financial planning.
- Oversee financial controls, reporting systems and process improvements, driving efficiency and automation.
- Produce and present financial papers for Executive and Board‑level stakeholders.
- Support payroll reporting and liaise closely with People Services on monthly reconciliations.
- Provide training, guidance, and challenge to budget holders to ensure strong financial accountability.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, influential finance professional who can bring clarity, insight, and leadership to an established finance team.
You will have:
- CCAB qualification (or equivalent experience at senior finance level).
- Experiuencegained in Social Housing sector
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including an understanding of FRS102/SORP.
- Experience in producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and business partnering outputs.
- Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Proven experience leading or mentoring a team.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and communicate clearly at all levels.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence non-finance colleagues.
Why Apply?
This organisation offers a positive, inclusive culture and a genuine commitment to professional development. Benefits include:
- Up to 34 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Hybrid & flexible working
- Generous pension scheme
- Health & wellbeing benefits
- Leadership exposure in a well-regarded, values-driven organisation