Interim Finance Business Partner

Are you a Finance Business Partner who enjoys getting the numbers right before influencing decisions? Can you deliver high-quality management accounts while building strong relationships with operational teams? Do you want a role where financial insight supports real front-line housing services?

A large housing provider is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner to support operational services within a busy and high-profile directorate. This role blends strong management accounting with practical business partnering, providing reliable financial reporting while helping operational leaders understand their budgets and performance.

The position sits within a supportive finance team and works closely with service leaders responsible for delivering housing management and property-related services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Delivering clear financial reporting and commentary to support operational decision-making.
• Supporting budget holders with financial planning, forecasting and cost control.
• Partnering with operational managers to improve financial understanding and strengthen accountability for budgets.
• Monitoring financial performance across service areas and highlighting risks, opportunities and cost pressures.
• Supporting the wider finance team during year-end, including assisting with financial statements and audit preparation.

This role offers a balanced mix of technical finance and business partnering in a sector where financial decisions directly impact residents and services. You’ll be working with experienced operational teams and will have the opportunity to develop your influence while maintaining strong technical grounding in management accounting.

The office is in North London and office attendance is twice per week. The contract starts before the end of March and will run until at least the end of July.

To be considered, please meet these criteria:

• Qualified or Qualified by Experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience producing management accounts and financial reporting.
• Comfortable working with operational stakeholders and explaining financial information clearly.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to work through complex financial data.
• Experience within housing, local government or a similar operational service environment is advantageous.

If you’re looking for a role where solid financial reporting and meaningful stakeholder engagement go hand in hand, we would be keen to hear from you.