Housing Finance Business Partner (HRA)
Posted 1 week ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham, Staffordshire, UK
Summary: The Housing Finance Business Partner (HRA) role is an interim position focused on supporting the Housing Revenue Account through budget setting, financial monitoring, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will lead financial planning and provide expert financial insight to senior stakeholders while managing a small team. This role is crucial for ensuring effective financial management within local government housing services. The position is based in Birmingham and offers a competitive day rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning and budget monitoring for the Housing Revenue Account.
- Ensure compliance with relevant housing finance regulations and local government standards.
- Provide expert financial insight and support to senior stakeholders across housing services.
- Manage and develop a team of three:
- Oversee financial reporting and analysis using Oracle financial systems.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making and service improvement initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Accountant (eg, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- Extensive experience in local government housing finance, particularly HRA.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
- Proficient in Oracle or similar financial systems.
Salary (Rate): £600 Daily
City: Birmingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Day Rate: £600 per day
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Contract: Interim initial 3 months
Hays is working with a local council to recruit an experienced Housing Finance Business Partner to support the Housing Revenue Account (HRA). This is a key interim role focused on budget setting, financial monitoring, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning and budget monitoring for the Housing Revenue Account.
- Ensure compliance with relevant housing finance regulations and local government standards.
- Provide expert financial insight and support to senior stakeholders across housing services.
- Manage and develop a team of three:
Assistant Finance Business Partner (AFBP)
Interim Capital Accountant
- Oversee financial reporting and analysis using Oracle financial systems.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making and service improvement initiatives.
Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Accountant (eg, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- Extensive experience in local government housing finance, particularly HRA.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
- Proficient in Oracle or similar financial systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to make a real impact in a high-profile area of local government. If you are ready to take on your next role, we'd love to hear from you. #