Finance Business Partner - Repairs, Cyclical and Assets

Irwell Valley Housing Association LTD; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing association in Greater Manchester seeks a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial operations. The role involves providing proactive advice, preparing budgets, and managing a small team. Ideal candidates will have a professional accounting qualification and a customer-focused attitude, supporting the organization to deliver exemplary housing services.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) required.
• Degree or equivalent experience necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop wider knowledge of relevant business area for financial support.
• Prepare annual budgets and manage account reconciliations.
• Supervise and manage two colleagues including training.

Skills

Customer-focused finance services

Expert advice and support

Communication of financial information

Relationship building

Accounts preparation and reporting

Knowledge of accounting standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Business Partner – Repairs, Compliance & Assets

£55,000 per annum

Salford, Greater Manchester

Contract Type:Permanent & Full time 35 hours per week (Agile working). Wherever possible we are open tosuggestion on the working hours and are happy to consider flexible job requirements such as job share, reduced hours, compressed hours etc., just let us know as part of your application

Closing Date:18thJune 2025

Interview Date:23thJune 2025

Interview location:Soapworks, Colgate Lane, Salford, M5 3LZ

The Vacancy

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the people in the communities we serve and the people we work with.

So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us delivering great experiences for everyone!

We employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And we have developed an agile, flexible culture which supports people to do this.

As a not-for-profit housing association, we provide homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. We build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness and support people to reach their potential.

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Reporting Team and support these initiatives! This role is vital to ensuring we provide proactive financial support and advice to budget holders based on a sound understanding of the relevant business area. This role links our financial services to the operational side of the business as well as key business areas within the directorates for which the Finance team are responsible.

In this role, you will be responsible for;

• developing wider knowledge and understanding of the relevant business area to understand the key drivers for income and expenditure and create a deeper understanding of the organisation’s cost base.

• the preparation of annual budgets, including profiling and phasing, challenging new requests or increases against efficiency plans proposed by budget holders.

• collating and summarising overall budgets for the relevant business area for review by the Financial Controller, and for input into the Business Plan model.

• controlling account reconciliation, including monthly prepayment and accruals for the relevant business area, monthly salary recharges and sundry debtors and trade creditors.

• Input into the production of statutory accounts, in accordance with the agreed timetable, and to liaise with the external auditors in the provision of clear working papers and information.

• providing day to day management of 2 colleagues, including appraisals, mentoring, training and development.

• following policies, processes and procedures as set out by the Director of Finance and Financial Controller and put forward suggestions to ensure continuous improvements.

We need people who are or have;

• a professional accounting qualification, such as CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA.

• been educated to degree level or equivalent level experience qualification.

• provided customer-focused finance services of the highest standards.

• a proven record of providing expert advice, support and challenge to colleagues with the ability to communicate and present complex financial information to non-finance colleagues.

• the ability to establish and develop strong working relationships internally and externally.

• worked with financial and other systems to manage accounts preparation and reporting (including statutory).

• knowledge of relevant accounting standards, recommended practice and guidance.

• knowledge of the current operating environment for social housing providers.

• proficient in Microsoft Office, including in particular a high level of knowledge and skill in Excel.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

So, if you have a great rapport with peopleand can make a difference - we’d love you to join our team!

We will be reviewing applications throughout and reserve the right to close applications early.