Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Posted 1 week ago by HAYS

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Liverpool, UK

Summary: The role of Finance Business Partner involves providing financial support and training within a housing association in Liverpool for a 6-month contract. The position requires developing financial reporting systems, leading monthly financial close processes, and collaborating with budget holders to produce financial plans and reports. The role also includes potential line management responsibilities and offers hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will be the designated Business Partner for the Property Directorate providing support and training on a range of financial related issues
  • You will further develop a new reporting regime for monitoring the financial performance of the repairs service, including in-house property service operations.
  • You will lead on the monthly general ledger close-down for repairs ensuring that all reconciliations, accruals, journals and expense code reviews comply with robust procedures.
  • You will evaluate and report on the financial performance of the small in-house maintenance service.
  • You will play a key role in the production of the 5-year business plan, annual budget and produce a budget submission report with each budget holder for all designated areas
  • You will hold regular meetings with budget holders and produce and distribute management information and reports, including presenting findings to the Director of the service for discussion at monthly management meetings.
  • You will assist with the preparation of quarterly property board reports.
  • You will assist other team members Finance & Procurement services.
  • The role may develop to include line management responsibilities.

Key Skills:

  • Part or qualified accountant with good stakeholder management and analytical skills.
  • Previous experience working in social housing is an advantage.

Salary (Rate): £350.00 Daily

City: Liverpool

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

6 months + Finance Business Partner Contract - Liverpool - Housing Association - Hybrid Working

Your new company
Hays are working with a prominent housing association in the Liverpool area to recruit an Interim Finance Business Partner for 6 months.
Your new role

  • You will be the designated Business Partner for the Property Directorate providing support and training on a range of financial related issues
  • You will further develop a new reporting regime for monitoring the financial performance of the repairs service, including in-house property service operations.
  • You will lead on the monthly general ledger close-down for repairs ensuring that all reconciliations, accruals, journals and expense code reviews comply with robust procedures.
  • You will evaluate and report on the financial performance of the small in-house maintenance service.
  • You will play a key role in the production of the 5-year business plan, annual budget and produce a budget submission report with each budget holder for all designated areas
  • You will hold regular meetings with budget holders and produce and distribute management information and reports, including presenting findings to the Director of the service for discussion at monthly management meetings.
  • You will assist with the preparation of quarterly property board reports.
  • You will assist other team members Finance & Procurement services.
  • The role may develop to include line management responsibilities.

What you'll need to succeed
Part or qualified accountant with good stakeholder management and analytical skills.
Previous experience working in social housing is an advantage.

What you'll get in return
Initial 6-month contract with potential for an extension.
Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office.

What you need to do now
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