Finance Business Partner: Strategic Insight & Collaboration

Cobalt Housing Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Cobalt Housing Limited is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support Communities and Development teams with trusted financial guidance. You will translate financial data into insights to inform planning, investment and service delivery.

You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting and reporting, building strong partnerships with managers and stakeholders across the business, supporting continuous improvement and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience providing financial support, advice or business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication to non-financial colleagues.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Commitment to continuous learning and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and effective working relationships with colleagues across Communities and Development.
• Provide financial advice, support and insight to managers and budget holders.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
• Produce clear and meaningful financial reports and management information.
• Help identify financial risks and opportunities and support actions.
• Contribute to development appraisals and business cases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve financial understanding.
• Support continuous improvement across processes and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Present financial information accessibly to diverse audiences.

Skills

Accounting qualification

Financial partnering

Analytical ability

Clear communication

Stakeholder management

Collaborative mindset

Planning & organisation

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Professional accounting qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Cobalt Housing Limited is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support Communities and Development teams with trusted financial guidance. You will translate financial data into insights to inform planning, investment and service delivery.

You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting and reporting, building strong partnerships with managers and stakeholders across the business, supporting continuous improvement and strategic objectives.