Interim Finance Business Partner

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking Housing Association in Greater Manchester is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner for a 3-month contract. In this pivotal role, you will provide financial insight and advice, supporting key service areas including Repairs and Maintenance. The ideal candidate is part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACA, with strong management accounting experience and analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave: 5 weeks

Paid sick leave

Cash-back healthcare plan

Additional employee benefits

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACA with management accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical skills to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial advice and support for decision-making.
• Prepare financial analysis on service performance.
• Support budget holders in managing robust budgets.
• Lead value-for-money reporting and identify cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA / ACA

Job description

Overview

Interim Finance Business Partner - 3M FTC | Greater Manchester | Housing Association | Hybrid Working

We\'re excited to be partnering with a forward-thinking Housing Association in Greater Manchester to recruit a Part Qualified Finance Business Partner on an Interim basis for 3 months.

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 property 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
• Hybrid working model
• Paid sick leave
• Cash-back healthcare plan
• Plus a range of additional employee benefits