Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner - £55,000 – Liverpool – Hybrid (2 days in the office)

We are looking for an experienced housing finance professional for the role of finance business partner to join a leading housing association in Liverpool. Working under the Head of Finance you will support the development team and help support the planning, appraisal, business plan assumptions and delivery of new homes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, influencing decision-making and improving performance.

The Role :

• Work closely with Development teams, providing financial insight, support and constructive challenge.
• Analyse development programme performance, highlighting key financial risks, opportunities and variances.
• Partner with budget holders and senior leaders to support informed commercial and investment decisions.
• Prepare and review financial appraisals, business cases and scheme viability assessments.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning across development projects.
• Monitor project expenditure, grant income, funding requirements and overall financial performance.
• Produce clear, meaningful financial reports for senior management, Board and Committee meetings.
• Assess the longer-term financial implications of development activity and investment plans.
• Ensure robust financial controls, accurate project accounting and compliance with relevant standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, systems, processes and management information.

The Person :

• Either strong management accounting skills with the desire to move into a finance business partnering role or relevant finance business partnering skills
• Knowledge of Power BI would be beneficial
• Qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders positively
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Housing or property sector experience is desirable

Additional Information :

• Opportunity to make a real impact in a values-led organisation
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holidays
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