Finance Business Partner

Looking to make an impact at one of the UK’s leading housing associations? Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner with a knack for analytics and business partnering? If so, this could be the role for you!

Robertson Bell are partnering exclusively with a G15 social housing provider as they go to market for a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis. You will report into a highly experienced line manager and will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation with financial insights for a significant cost centre. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to significant financial decisions, and support a vital area of their operations.

In this Finance Business Partner role, you will:

• Engage in detailed analytics and day-to-day business partnering, focusing on an important and sizable cost-centre.
• Conduct fleet analysis specific to repairs, and play a key role in the month-end process, including reporting, producing commentary, and review.
• Perform cost vs. budget analysis, reconciliations and work extensively in Excel to map costs, handle accruals and prepayments, and support reporting needs.
• Partner with budget holders during monthly meetings to explain insights, discuss analysis, and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, particularly those in operational roles, to enhance their understanding of financial data.

Based in central London, this position boasts a hybrid pattern, requiring you to go into the office once or twice a week. However, more regular office attendance will be expected during the first two weeks. In addition, you will benefit from a generous pension contribution, excellent annual leave allowance and other wellbeing perks!

The ideal candidate will have:

• A professional accounting qualification, however part-qualified candidates will be considered.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel, with experience reconciling multiple data sets and identifying anomalies.
• Proven business partnering experience, confident in engaging with stakeholders, and explaining financial insights.
• Excellent communication and social skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and support stakeholders effectively.
• A background in the social or commercial housing sector experience, however this is not essential.

If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so apply today to avoid missing out.