Finance Business Partner

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking Housing Association in Greater Manchester is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights and support to Directors. This permanent role involves driving financial sustainability and collaborating closely with the Finance Manager. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACA and have management accounting experience. The position offers a hybrid working model and generous annual leave benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working model

Competitive pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Cash-back healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Proactive finance professional with management accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical skills to present actionable data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial advice to enable informed decision-making.
• Prepare and present insightful financial analysis on service performance.
• Support budget holders to develop robust budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and translate complex information.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial regulations

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA / ACA

Job description

Finance Business Partner Permanent Greater Manchester Housing Association Hybrid Working

We re excited to be partnering with a forward–thinking Housing Association in Greater Manchester to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.

This is a pivotal role where you ll provide trusted financial insight and advice to Directors and Service Managers, ensuring they have the tools and clarity to deliver on the organisation s strategic goals. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you ll drive financial sustainability through strong performance management and collaboration across key service areas, including Repairs & Maintenance.

If you re a proactive finance professional with management accounting experience who s ready to step up into a true business partnering role, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

• Deliver financial advice and support to enable informed decision–making
• Prepare and present insightful financial analysis on service performance
• Support budget holders to develop and manage robust budgets
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor financial performance and translate complex information for non–financial stakeholders
• Lead value–for–money reporting and identify cost–saving initiatives
• Contribute to internal audit processes and system improvements

The Person

• Part–qualified ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA / ACA with management accounts experience
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles and controls
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present data in a clear, actionable way
• Highly proficient in IT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Strong communicator with the confidence to influence at all levels
• Self–motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional development

The Package

• Generous annual leave: 5 weeks, rising to 6 with service
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive pension scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Cash–back healthcare plan
• Plus a range of additional employee benefits