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Finance Business Partner
North Cardiff
Hybrid Working (3 Days from Home)
Sarlay of up to £44,000
Môrwell Talent Solutions is partnering with a well-established Housing Association in South Wales in their search for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join its finance team.
This is a highly autonomous role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior operational stakeholders, providing meaningful financial insight, robust forecasting and strategic support that enables informed decision-making across the organisation.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to Heads of Service and budget holders, helping to improve financial performance, identify efficiencies and ensure resources are deployed effectively to support organisational objectives.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will take ownership of management reporting, forecasting and business partnering activities across a designated service area.
You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, challenging assumptions, supporting operational decision-making and driving continuous improvement within financial processes and reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
Producing monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary.
Preparing quarterly forecasts, rolling budgets and financial projections.
Building strong relationships with budget holders and operational managers, providing financial challenge, support and guidance.
Monitoring financial performance and identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
Supporting managers in understanding financial results and driving accountability for budget performance.
Maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, including reconciliations, adjustments and control accounts.
Supporting the annual budgeting and business planning process.
Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
Preparing financial information for regulatory returns, benchmarking exercises and external stakeholders.
Reviewing and overseeing management accounting schedules prepared by other team members.
Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting and financial processes.
Supporting strategic projects and business initiatives as required.
About You
We are looking for an ambitious finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.
You will be comfortable working independently, influencing non-financial managers and providing commercially focused financial advice that supports business objectives.
You will have:
Full / part Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent qualification, or be actively studying towards qualification with substantial relevant experience.
Significant experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial reporting systems.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate key messages clearly.
Strong business partnering experience with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.
The ability to prioritise workloads, work autonomously and meet deadlines.
A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and value for money.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Desirable Experience
Experience within Housing Association, social housing or regulated sectors.
Experience supporting senior leadership teams.
Knowledge of Open Accounts.
Experience of capital accounting.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £44,000
Hybrid working with circa 3 days working from home
Flexible and supportive working environment
Opportunity to influence strategic and operational decision-making
Exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation
Excellent opportunity for career development within a purpose-led organisation
If you're looking for a genuine business partnering role where you can add value, build strong stakeholder relationships and make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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