Head of Finance Business Partnering

Robertson Bell are partnering with a growing public sector organisation in their search for a new Head of Finance Business Partnering. The role of Head of Finance Business Partnering will deliver an exceptional financial and business partnering service that influences the direction of the £300m turnover business and monitors progress against the plan.

Reporting into a brilliant Director of Finance this Head of Finance Business Partnering will manage three direct reports with a total team of ten. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality finance business partnering service whilst ensuring alignment to the organisational strategy.

The role:

• Work in partnership with the business to deliver the strategy and creatively solve problems;
• Responsible for working with the business to prepare and deliver robust budgets, challenging at regular reviews if we are off target and forecasting as appropriate;
• Responsible for the finance and procurement business partnering service and support we deliver to our existing homes investment teams encompassing a mix of in-house delivery of repairs and maintenance, voids and capital investment plus external contractor delivery along with the overall strategic property planning service;
• Provide proactive and robust financial leadership for all financial issues for your business area, including partner relationships, operational plans, business cases, financial assumptions and financial modelling;
• Actively lead the collation of short to medium term (1 and 5 year) investment plans, interpreting the key drivers and risks to enable preparation of long term (5 and 30 year) business plans, so that we can achieve our business goals;
• Make sure that we are reporting management information that is timely, accurate and appropriate, ensuring any deviation from budget / plans can be explained and justified, and that any new issues and opportunities are appropriately raised and considered;
• Inspire, coach and provide quality leadership to your team. Be passionate about creating a great place to work where colleagues are highly engaged and encouraged to be the very best they can be;

The organisation:

With over £40,000 properties, this housing association has experienced impressive organic growth over recent years and this is set to continue. The role will require two to three days a week in either their Tewkesbury, Chipping Sodbury or Wolverhampton office. The Head of Finance Business Partnering will benefit from a 10% bonus, car allowance and more!

Essential criteria:

• Experience of reporting financial information, including explaining finance concepts to non-financial people;
• Previous or current experience working in the property or housing sector.
• Excellent leader with a track record of getting the best out of people;
• Recent practical experience of budgeting, management accounting and business planning;
• Good systems experience, both of finance systems and operational systems, and be quick to pick up new ones;
• Qualified member of a recognised accounting body
• A thorough understanding of appropriate legislation, taxation, risk, financial reporting standards and best practice;
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, be able to translate financial information into meaningful management information to aid decision making and help influence at all levels, to change thinking and behaviours;

If this could be of interest please apply now!