Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering

North West | Very Hybrid Working |£68,300 FTE | Superb Benefits

A well-established and growing social housing provider organisation t is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to join its finance leadership team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to drive performance, lead change, and enhance financial business partnering across a complex organisation during a key transformation period.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead the Finance Business Partnering function, providing strategic financial support across both revenue and capital expenditure. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and business planning activities, while developing a high-performing business partnering culture.

The successful candidate will also play a key role in driving automation, improving reporting capability, and delivering efficiencies across finance systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering team
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting
• Support the delivery of the organisation’s long-term business plan
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge
• Lead on automation of reporting and finance process improvements
• Drive efficiencies and maximise capability within finance systems
• Coordinate aspects of financial year-end and external audit delivery
• Support value-for-money initiatives across operational and property services
• Lead the team through a period of significant change and transformation

About You

We are looking for a proactive and engaging finance professional with strong leadership capability and a collaborative approach.

You will ideally possess:

• CCAB qualification
• Significant experience within a highly regulated environment
• Proven leadership experience within finance business partnering
• Strong systems and automation experience
• Experience driving change and improving finance processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong financial accounting and financial control knowledge

Property or housing sector experience would be highly advantageous, though not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation with a strong values-led culture, where you can make a genuine impact during a pivotal period of change.

You will work alongside an experienced leadership team and have the autonomy to shape and improve finance partnering capability across the business.

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please apply today.