Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | ForHousing |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our Finance team, you’ll deliver financial insight and advice to colleagues working in our Housing Management Contract (HMC) with Cheshire West and Chester Council. You’ll work with budget holders to deliver management accounts, support the month-end close process, and provide advice to add value and assist with decision making.
Why ForHousing?
• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
• Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will deliver high quality financial insight and advice to ForHousing and the Housing Management Contract (HMC), by working closely with the Budget Holders to create an active partnership with both operations and management.
This role will business partner with the HMC Operations team, with responsibility for the following key areas:
• Provide a management reporting service, by working closely with the Directors and Budget Holders to deliver management accounts in accordance with agreed deadlines
• Support the forecasting and month-end close process to provide insight to inform decision-making by EMT and the Board and optimise financial performance
• Support the annual budget process within agreed timescales, ensuring key organisational metrics are achieved, and Budget Holders are engaged in the process and accountable for their areas of responsibility
• Create an active partnership with Budget Holders through a Finance Business Partnering approach which drives high quality financial management, reporting and internal control, developing Budget Holders financial awareness and skills
• Provide dynamic advice and analysis as a trusted advisor to add value and assist with decision making
This role will be key in supporting the delivery of a proactive and high-quality financial service, which will require collaboration across the business, to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
What we’re looking for:
• Experience in a Financial Business Partnering role.
• Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
As part of our Finance team, you’ll deliver financial insight and advice to colleagues working in our Housing Management Contract (HMC) with Cheshire West and Chester Council. You’ll work with budget holders to deliver management accounts, support the month-end close process, and provide advice to add value and assist with decision making.
Why ForHousing?
• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
• Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will deliver high quality financial insight and advice to ForHousing and the Housing Management Contract (HMC), by working closely with the Budget Holders to create an active partnership with both operations and management.
This role will business partner with the HMC Operations team, with responsibility for the following key areas:
• Provide a management reporting service, by working closely with the Directors and Budget Holders to deliver management accounts in accordance with agreed deadlines
• Support the forecasting and month-end close process to provide insight to inform decision-making by EMT and the Board and optimise financial performance
• Support the annual budget process within agreed timescales, ensuring key organisational metrics are achieved, and Budget Holders are engaged in the process and accountable for their areas of responsibility
• Create an active partnership with Budget Holders through a Finance Business Partnering approach which drives high quality financial management, reporting and internal control, developing Budget Holders financial awareness and skills
• Provide dynamic advice and analysis as a trusted advisor to add value and assist with decision making
This role will be key in supporting the delivery of a proactive and high-quality financial service, which will require collaboration across the business, to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
What we’re looking for:
• Experience in a Financial Business Partnering role.
• Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
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