Interim Finance Business Partner - Development

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected housing association in the North West is seeking an Interim Development Accountant. The role focuses on providing financial expertise in development finance while offering a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in the housing sector, capable of producing management accounts and financial analysis. This position provides a chance to make a significant impact during a transitional period.

Benefits

Flexible working

Immediate impact opportunity

Strong social mission

Qualifications

• Relevant housing/property sector experience required.
• Ability to partner effectively with non-finance colleagues.
• Experience in development finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial analysis on development projects.
• Produce management accounts and cash-flow forecasts.
• Support treasury operations and liquidity planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cash-flow forecasting

Financial modelling

Open Accounts knowledge

Education

Qualified or QBE accountant

Job description

Overview

Interim Development Accountant | Housing Association | North West | Hybrid (1 dpw)

A respected housing association in the North West is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner to provide financial expertise and support across predominantly development finance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who can quickly add value, bring strong analytical skills, and ensure robust financial management during a period of transition.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial analysis and support on development projects and new-home sales.
• Produce management accounts and cash-flow forecasts for development schemes.
• Review and maintain development appraisals and financial models.
• Support the treasury operations, liquidity planning, and covenant compliance.
• Support regulatory returns and external reporting requirements.

Ideal candidate

• Qualified or QBE accountant with relevant housing/property sector experience.
• Working knowledge of Open Accounts
• Strong financial modelling and cash-flow forecasting skills.
• Understanding of development schemes
• Able to partner effectively with non-finance colleagues and senior leaders.
• Confident, hands-on, and able to deliver quickly in a fast-moving environment.

Why take this assignment?

• Flexible, very hybrid working (typically 1 day per week in the office - possibility of remote).
• Chance to make an immediate impact on development finance
• Work with a respected housing association with a strong social mission.