Housing Finance Business Partner (HRA)

Housing Finance Business Partner (HRA)

Posted Today 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 compliance with regulations. This role requires strong leadership and financial expertise to guide a team and provide insights to senior stakeholders. The position is based in Birmingham and offers a competitive daily rate. The contract is initially for three months.

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

Detailed Description From Employer:

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:
Finance Business Partner
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. #