In brief
This finance business partner role supports the development team through financial analysis, project appraisal, and commercial decision-making. The work involves leading budgeting and forecasting processes while ensuring robust financial controls and reporting across all development projects.
Best for
Experienced housing finance professionals
Worth knowing
Hybrid role requiring two days per week in the Liverpool office.
What you need
Required
Management accounting
Clearly required in the listing
Finance business partnering
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Analytical skills
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Communication
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Budgeting
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Forecasting
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Financial reporting
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Stakeholder management
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Power BI
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Housing sector experience
Clearly required in the listing
Property sector experience
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Your day-to-day
Provide financial insight
Clearly stated in the job description.
Analyse programme performance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support commercial decisions
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Prepare financial appraisals
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead planning processes
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor project expenditure
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce financial reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ensure financial compliance
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Finance Business Partner - £55,000 – Liverpool – Hybrid (2 days in the office) We are looking for an experienced housing finance professional for the role of finance business partner to join a leading housing association in Liverpool. Working under the Head of Finance you will support the development team and help support the planning, appraisal, business plan assumptions and delivery of new homes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, influencing decision-making and improving performance. The Role : Work closely with Development teams, providing financial insight, support and constructive challenge. Analyse development programme performance, highlighting key financial risks, opportunities and variances. Partner with budget holders and senior leaders to support informed commercial and investment decisions. Prepare and review financial appraisals, business cases and scheme viability assessments. Lead on budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning across development projects. Monitor project expenditure, grant income, funding requirements and overall financial performance. Produce clear, meaningful financial reports for senior management, Board and Committee meetings. Assess the longer-term financial implications of development activity and investment plans. Ensure robust financial controls, accurate project accounting and compliance with relevant standards. Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, systems, processes and management information. The Person : Either strong management accounting skills with the desire to move into a finance business partnering role or relevant finance business partnering skills Knowledge of Power BI would be beneficial Qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Excellent analytical and communication skills Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders positively A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach Housing or property sector experience is desirable Additional Information : Opportunity to make a real impact in a values-led organisation Supportive and collaborative culture Flexible working opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package Generous holidays
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