Senior Finance Partner - Service Charges

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Partner to lead a finance team in Bradford. This dynamic role focuses on strategic financial support for housing services, particularly in service charges. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, manage financial reporting, and ensure compliance with regulations. With a competitive salary of up to £58,000, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while leading transformative projects that enhance performance and growth.

Benefits

Gym Discounts

Mental Health Support

Flexible Working Options

Access to Online GP Appointments

Pension Plan

Savings and Financial Advice

Discounts on Shopping

Ongoing Personal Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing a large finance team.
• Strong knowledge of service charges and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to provide financial insights.
• Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Service Charge Expertise

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualified

2-3 Years Post-Qualification Experience

Tools

Agresso

Hyperion

Northgate

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Senior Finance Partner - Service Charges, Bradford

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Client:

Anchor Hanover

Location:

Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Finance Partner – Service Charges (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Hybrid – Bradford office/ Home working
Salary : Up to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Reports to: Head of Finance – Housing & Property

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Finance Partner to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role and will focus on providing strategic financial support to our Housing services, with a particular emphasis on service charges. You will lead a large finance team, drive financial control, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver value-adding insights that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with Directors and Heads of Services to provide insightful financial data, supporting decision-making and business plan delivery.

Service Charge Expertise: Act as the subject matter expert on service charges, ensuring accurate financial management and compliance with relevant regulations.

Team Leadership: Manage and motivate a large finance team, fostering engagement, development, and high performance to meet service level agreements (SLAs).

Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed forecasting for income, expenditure, and capital projects.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budget, identifying and reporting variances.

Project Leadership: Drive service-specific projects, including system development, integration, transformation, and procurement initiatives.

Governance & Control: Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and legislation.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in line management of a large finance team, with a focus on engagement, development, and succession planning.
• Strong knowledge of service charges or transferable experience from a similar industry.
• ACCA/CIMA qualified with 2-3 years post-qualification experience (PQE), or qualified by relevant experience in service-specific provision.
• Expertise in management accounting, financial control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent IT skills, with experience in accounting systems (e.g., Agresso, Hyperion, Northgate advantageous).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and the ability to navigate ambiguity in project settings.
• Familiarity with housing or property sector regulations and financial practices.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, purpose-driven organisation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, lead a talented team, and contribute to transformative projects that drive performance and growth. With a competitive salary of up to £58,000, this role offers the chance to showcase your expertise in service charges and financial leadership.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities