Senior Finance Business Partner

Bromford Housing Group; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking housing association as a Senior Finance Business Partner, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies and driving performance. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, influence key stakeholders, and contribute to a mission of providing safe and affordable homes. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this role is perfect for a proactive leader eager to make a real impact in the community. Be part of an organization recognized as a Great Place to Work and help us build a brighter future for our customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or housing associations is preferred.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate at Executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for accurate forecasting and budget management.
• Develop business cases and ensure financial governance.
• Drive continuous improvement and champion best practices.

Skills

Senior accountancy experience

Business partnering skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel and data analysis

Education

Qualified in finance (ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Bromford is on an exciting journey of growth and transformation. We’re seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to play a key role in our evolving finance team. This is an opportunity to develop your career in a forward-thinking business where you can make a real impact. Plus, you will join an organisation voted as a Great Place to Work!

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, working closely with senior leaders to provide commercial and financial insight that drives opportunities, manages risk, and supports Bromford’s strategic objectives. You’ll challenge financial performance, ensure strong financial planning and reporting, and help shape the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leading a small team to oversee accurate forecasting, budget management, financial modelling, and regulatory compliance.
2. Developing business cases, investment appraisals, and ensuring robust financial governance.
3. Driving continuous improvement, championing best practices, and supporting external audits.
4. Inspiring and developing your team, fostering a culture of trust, innovation, and excellence.
5. Building strong relationships with stakeholders and embedding a proactive, insight-driven approach to financial decision-making.

Additional Details

This permanent, full-time role offers flexible working. You’ll be based at any Bromford office, with occasional travel to Chipping Sodbury, Tewkesbury, Wolverhampton, and Lichfield, plus regular home working. A DBS Basic and Consumer Check are required.

What We’re Looking For

• Senior accountancy experience with strong business partnering skills, ideally in construction or housing associations.
• Understanding of existing homes, capital works, decarbonisation, and CDM programmes.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate effectively at Executive and Board level.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, business case appraisal, and risk management.
• Strong finance and operational systems knowledge, with a thorough understanding of legislation and reporting standards.
• Qualified in finance (ACCA, ACA) with excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• A proactive, results-driven leader with strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Application Details

Apply now! The closing date is Sunday 11 May, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 12 May 2025.

About Bromford

We are a housing association owning and providing over 47,000 homes for those unable to access market housing. We serve over 112,000 customers, maintain a strong balance sheet, and plan to build 11,000 homes by 2032, supported by 1,900 dedicated colleagues.

Our mission is rooted in social justice: providing safe, secure, and affordable homes so individuals and families can thrive and contribute to society.

Our Values and Diversity Commitment

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. We foster an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected. We are a proud 'Disability Confident' (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer, and we support the Armed Forces covenant.

Recognition

Bromford is once again certified as a Great Place To Work (Nov 24 – Nov 25). Our 2024 Trust Index highlights our positive culture, with 91% of employees feeling welcome. We are also proud to be named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024).