Finance Business Partner - Projects

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join our amazing team in Blackburn his exciting new role focuses on building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, including internal and external auditors. You will coordinate with senior finance leaders to deliver timely and accurate financial information, including management and financial accounts, KPIs, and performance analysis. The role also involves advising on accounting policies, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, supporting process improvements, and contributing to the Corporate Plan with financial analysis.

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. 

Outline of key responsibilities for the Finance Business Partner…

• Assist the Group Director of Finance by delivering a high-quality, cost-effective, and accessible finance service, providing essential financial information to support business objectives, customer needs, and informed planning and decision-making.
• To provide support on business & capacity planning, budgeting/forecasting. Ensure budgets and performance targets are properly owned, and mechanisms in place to ensure they are effectively managed.
• To produce accurate and timely consolidated monthly Financial information packs which includes management accounts, rolling cash flow forecasts, KPI performance analysis and narrative on performance. This should suit the Group’s different audiences including but not exclusively the THG Board, Operating Committee, the Senior Leadership Team and other senior managers
• To assist in completing the Groups regulatory financial returns by due deadlines using accurate information from the finance system and in liaison with other Finance Business Partners, including, but not limited to, Group VAT returns, FVA, National Statistics etc.
• To utilise the financial data within the Group to provide benchmarking data for internal reporting and to use this to challenge and improve performance.
• To provide appropriate challenge, financial insight, commercial advice, value for money and decision support to secure the right outcomes for THG (e.g. income growth, cost control, safeguarding of assets, return on investment, and management of risk).
• To develop and implement effective Group operational procedures and processes which supports the wider finance teams and improves performance. This should also ensure consistent application of policy and compliance to business controls. This includes continuous review of same to ensure good practice is adopted throughout Group.

• Support the Group Accountant and other finance teams to prepare yearend financial statements for subsidiary companies and Group in compliance with the accounting standards, complete with supporting disclosures, schedules and working papers
• Support the Group Finance Director and Assistant Directors with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.
• Work with the wider finance team and the wider business to identify improvements to processes in order to improve efficiencies and enhance the level of reporting to various stakeholders

We are looking for someone who has…

• A full UK driving license
• Qualified Accountant and evidence of associated CPD
• Membership of a professional body or industry qualification
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting standards and guidance including UK FRS and Housing SORP
• Excellent working knowledge in the preparation and submission of financial information to stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Apply commercial acumen to business discussions and operations to ensure best outcomes for business.
• Demonstrable knowledge of housing association finance
• Produce financial information to suit different audiences to monitor performance and aid decision making.
• Apply commercial acumen to business discussions and operations to ensure best outcomes for business

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Finance Business Partner role…

• Starting salary of £57,489
• Annual pay scale increase 
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays 
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 Hours Monday-Friday     
• In this position, you will have the opportunity to work from the Blackburn office located at Prospect House, Wharf St, Blackburn BB1 1JD. This is a hybrid role that typically requires office attendance for two days each week, allowing you to work from home for the remainder of your workweek.
• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers. 
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities 
• Attractive pension scheme 
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs 
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice 
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. 
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link 

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.  Therefore, please apply without delay! 

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