Finance Business Partner - Building Safety North London / Hertfordshire (Hybrid) We are seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner to join a forward‑thinking Housing Association operating across the North London and Hertfordshire region. This is a critical role supporting our commitment to resident safety and regulatory excellence, with a particular focus on building safety financial reporting. The RoleAs Finance Business Partner, you will act as the finance lead for building safety, ensuring the organisation has robust financial insight and clear guidance to navigate the increasing demands of new legislation, enhanced regulatory requirements, and ongoing remedial programmes.You will play a key role in improving the impact, quality and understanding of financial reporting for building safety, providing clear analysis and insight that links financial performance to operational delivery and strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead finance partner for building safety, owning financial reporting, forecasting and analysis in this critical area Provide high‑quality, timely and accurate financial insight to support compliance with evolving building safety legislation and regulation Support directors and operational teams by translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insight Ensure financial reporting aligns with business strategy, risk management and long‑term investment planning Challenge and advise stakeholders to ensure value for money across remedial works and safety programmes Strengthen financial governance and controls, ensuring transparency and assurance for internal and external stakeholders About You Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience acting as a finance lead for building safety reporting, ideally within a housing association, local authority or regulated environment Strong understanding of the financial implications of building safety legislation, regulatory frameworks and remediation programmes Confident business partner with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Highly analytical, with a track record of delivering insightful, high‑impact financial reporting Why Join Us?You'll be part of an organisation with a strong social purpose, where your expertise will directly support resident safety, regulatory compliance and long‑term sustainability. This role offers meaningful influence, senior exposure and the opportunity to shape how building safety is financially managed and reported. Apply now to play a pivotal role in strengthening financial accountability and insight in one of the most important areas of social housing. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk