Interim Finance Business Partner (Business Planning)

Robertson Bell; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer is looking for an Interim Finance Business Partner to drive the development of their 30-year business plan. This role requires significant experience in business planning, ideally in the social housing sector, and the ability to influence non-finance teams. Candidates will need qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ACA). The position offers flexibility with home working, needing travel to the Leeds office a couple of times a month.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business planning, ideally within the social housing sector.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the 30-year business plan.
• Work closely with the FP&A Manager and finance team.
• Upskill the Finance Business Partner team on best practices.
• Liaise with Treasury and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Business planning

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent

Job description

Interim Finance Business Partner (Business Planning)

Do you thrive on shaping long-term financial strategy that drives real organisational impact? Could your expertise in business planning be the missing piece this leading housing developer is looking for? Are you ready to get started in a role ASAP? If yes, read on!

Robertson Bell is partnering with a housing developer who is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a critical role focused on owning and updating the organisation's 30-year business plan.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the 30-year business plan
• Work closely with the FP&A Manager and wider finance team to streamline and enhance the business planning process
• Upskill the existing Finance Business Partner team on best practices for business planning
• Liaise with the Treasury, Development, and other key stakeholders to ensure the business plan is fully integrated

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience in business planning, ideally within the social housing sector
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence non-finance teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying process improvements
• Qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on a critical area of the business. You'll need to be comfortable travelling to the Leeds office a couple of times per month, but the rest of your time can be spent working flexibly from home.