Housing Revenue Account Planning Lead

Westfield Secondary School; Sheffield; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working opportunities

Guaranteed Interview scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Résumé du poste

Sheffield City Council is seeking an experienced Business Planning Manager to lead the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and support the long-term financial sustainability of housing services.

Reporting to the Regulation and Governance Service Manager, you will use financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis to advise senior leaders and elected members on risks, options and investment choices.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of local authority housing finance and 30-year HRA business planning, including rents, service charges, the HRA ring-fence and revenue and capital planning.
• Substantial experience of business planning, financial planning, policy or strategic planning in a complex public-service or housing environment.
• Experience of complex financial modelling, scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support decision-making.
• Knowledge of the policy and regulatory framework for council housing, including the Rent Standard.
• The ability to analyse complex financial, operational and policy information and turn it into clear recommendations.
• Experience of producing reports, business cases and briefings for senior managers, elected members, boards or governance forums.

Responsabilités

• Leading the development, delivery and review of the 30-year Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.
• Coordinating evidence, assumptions and service inputs to maintain a robust and credible plan.
• Using complex financial models, forecasts, scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to inform decisions and manage risk.
• Providing options appraisals, recommendations and briefings for senior leaders, elected members and governance forums.
• Ensuring the plan meets legislative, regulatory and financial requirements, including the HRA ring-fence and Rent Standard.
• Monitoring delivery, financial performance and key risks, and updating the plan when circumstances change.
• Aligning financial planning with operational priorities, asset investment, service delivery and value for money.
• Ensuring business planning, budget setting and investment decisions are informed by tenant, resident and leaseholder feedback
• Work across the Housing service to ensure the needs and investment requirements of all departments are understood and influence budget setting
• Work closely with our Finance Business Partner to ensure alignment between the practices of the Council and the Housing Service
• Support with maximising the value received from the HRA through detailed assessments of the income and expenditure, to ensure we achieve value for money for tenants and residents.

Connaissances

Housing finance

30-year HRA planning

Financial planning

Stakeholder management

Policy/regulatory knowledge

Formation

Degree or professional qualification

Outils

Financial Modelling

Description du poste

Sheffield City Council is seeking an experienced Business Planning Manager to lead the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and support the long-term financial sustainability of housing services.

Reporting to the Regulation and Governance Service Manager, you will use financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis to advise senior leaders and elected members on risks, options and investment choices.