Job Description
Head of Finance Business Partnering – Housing
Salary: £75,312 – £87,032 + benefits
Location: Grays (2 days per week in office)
Job Purpose
Reporting to a senior finance leader, this role supports the Housing directorate across both Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund activities.
The successful candidate will build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and supporting the delivery of savings and efficiencies.
The role plays a key part in developing the HRA Business Plan, leading financial modelling, producing reports for senior decision-making forums, and maintaining ownership of key financial models.
Key Responsibilities
* Support strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
* Provide financial analysis, insight, and challenge to stakeholders
* Monitor financial performance, identifying risks, pressures, and opportunities
* Contribute to business cases, transformation programmes, and service improvements
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and governance standards
* Build strong relationships to enhance financial understanding and accountability
About You
We are seeking a motivated and capable finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex organisation, combining strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
* Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience
* Strong technical financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and analysis
* Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment (public sector experience desirable)
* Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior managers to improve financial performance
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
* Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and financial systems
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
* Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery