Senior Finance Business Partner - Housing

Hays Senior Finance; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Woking is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for Housing to lead financial strategy, manage the Housing Revenue Account, and provide strategic advice to senior leaders. This role offers opportunities for influencing community impact and supports professional growth in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous annual leave entitlement + bank holidays

Flexible working hours with flexi-time

Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Confidential wellbeing and counselling support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management, ideally within housing or public sector.
• Proven ability to provide strategic financial advice and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing or mentoring finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy for the Housing department.
• Develop and manage the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior housing leaders.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Your new company
Woking Borough Council is a dynamic and inclusive local authority, committed to delivering high-quality housing services and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. We are proud of our innovative approach to public service and our dedication to supporting communities through effective financial stewardship. We are now seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for Housing to lead the financial strategy for our Housing department and play a key role in shaping the future of housing in Woking, paying £46,570 - £54,396 pa.

Your new role
As the Senior Housing Finance Business Partner, you will be the principal financial advisor for all housing-related matters within the Council. You will lead the development and management of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan, oversee housing capital investment, and provide strategic financial advice to senior housing leaders. This role includes managing the Housing Business Partner and ensuring robust financial planning, compliance, and performance monitoring across all housing services. You will also contribute to corporate finance strategies and support major capital programmes, including regeneration and new build schemes.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will need:

• Significant experience in financial management, ideally within housing or the public sector. Strong understanding of HRA, housing finance regulations, and capital investment planning.
• Proven ability to provide strategic financial advice and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience of managing or mentoring finance professionals.
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
  
  

What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that values your expertise and supports your professional growth. You will have the opportunity to shape housing finance strategy and make a lasting impact on the community. Woking Borough Council also offers:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment that values diversity and equality.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• 23 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 28 after 5 years
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month
• Two volunteering days per year in Woking
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Comprehensive learning and development programme
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
• Subsidised gym membership
  
  

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