What is great about the role? This is an opportunity to lead a talented and committed Business Partnering team of around 18 colleagues, including four Business Partners. You will work closely with senior leaders across Pobl, acting as a trusted financial advisor and influencing key decisions. No two days will be the same – you will be involved in everything from month end processes to strategic projects, budgeting, and long term business planning. We value flexibility and understand that people work best in different ways. You will be encouraged to bring ideas, challenge thinking, and continuously improve how we deliver financial intelligence and reporting. Most importantly, you will be part of a values led organisation that works to improve lives and communities across South Wales. Where does this role fit in? The Finance Team sits within our Finance and Governance function and is led by the Finance Director. In this role, you will report directly to the Finance Director and be a key member of the financial leadership team. You will lead the Group’s Business Partnering service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, while working in close partnership with operational leaders, the Executive Committee, and Boards. You will also deputise for the Finance Director on management accounting matters when required. What skills and experience do you need? We are looking for a qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience, ideally within a group setting. You should have a strong track record in management accounting, budgeting, and financial forecasting, as well as experience leading high performing teams. The role requires the ability to analyse complex financial information and present it in a way that is clear and useful for different audiences. Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Advanced Excel skills are important for this role. Experience in the social housing sector, knowledge of housing association or care and support business models, and an understanding of relevant regulatory requirements would be an advantage, but they are not essential. What are the pay and benefits? The salary for this role is £83,551.00 for a 37 hour, full time, permanent position. Hybrid working – a mix of home working and office time. Our main offices are in Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. 26 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service Pension scheme Sick Pay Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral) Time for Talking – a free counselling service Health Cash Plan Savings Scheme Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes Long service awards Cycle to work scheme Eyecare plan Give as You Earn charity donation scheme Gym and shopping discounts Training and progression opportunities What’s FREDIE? At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now. How do you apply? If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. Our application requires an up to date CV, short/ focused cover letter along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. Closing date 1 st September 2025 Interviews will include a psychometric personality assessment and panel interview. If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talent@poblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262 Who are Pobl Group? Pobl is a leading provider of housing, care, and support services across Wales. Following our recent merger with Linc Cymru, we have ambitious plans for the future. We are a dynamic organisation making a real difference across South Wales. We are made up of 10 legal entities providing housing, care, and support services to communities and individuals. With a turnover of over £260 million per year, we are committed to improving lives, creating opportunities, and ensuring our services are sustainable and high quality.