Job Title: Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering (6 month fixed term contract)
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible)
Salary: £68,300 per annum, FTE (Plus Casual Mileage Allowance)
Location: Gadbrook Park, Northwich.
The Trust operates an agile working environment combining office at Gadbrook Business Park and home working.
Opportunity
Weaver Vale Housing Trust invites applications for an Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead the Finance Business Partner team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.
What Will You Do?
This role covers the Head of Finance Business Partnering position for six months, providing direction, development and management of the Finance Business Partner team (both revenue and capital expenditure) and supporting budget holders and stakeholders.
Key duties include:
- Leading and coordinating the preparation and overall review of budgets and contribution to the Business Plan.
- Overseeing the production of monthly budget holder information and Financial Performance reports, including reforecasts.
- Maximizing the capability and capacity of the Business Partnering team.
- Covering aspects of Property Business Partnering, creating value in reporting, and supporting value for money.
- Leading automation of reports, systems and efficiencies within the Finance Service during a period of material change.
Minimum Requirements For This Role
- CCAB qualification or equivalent with evidence of continued professional development.
- Property experience desirable.
- Strong IT systems skills, demonstrating experience of automation and efficiencies.
- Substantial accountancy experience within a highly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience of leading a business partnering team and culture.
- Demonstrated experience of leading a team through change.
- Understanding of financial IT systems (e.g. Open Accounts).
- Thorough knowledge of financial accounting and control.
- DBS check required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 29 days holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time).
- Up to 5 days additional annual leave (pro rata for part‑time).
- 12% employer contribution to Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit.
- Support for ongoing learning and development.
- Birthday day off.
- One day’s paid leave per year to support a chosen charity or community group.
- Candidate Referral Scheme.
- Health Cash Plan option.
- ‘Thank you’ gift after 5 years’ service and every 5 years thereafter.
- 24/7, 365‑day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling.
- Compensation for professional memberships required for the role.
- Free annual flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
- Gym membership and phone contract discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free parking at Gadbrook Park office.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising participation.
- Opportunities to give feedback and join colleague forums.
Equal Opportunity
The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy & maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.
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Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible)
Salary: £68,300 per annum, FTE (Plus Casual Mileage Allowance)
Location: Gadbrook Park, Northwich.
The Trust operates an agile working environment combining office at Gadbrook Business Park and home working.
Opportunity
Weaver Vale Housing Trust invites applications for an Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead the Finance Business Partner team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.
What Will You Do?
This role covers the Head of Finance Business Partnering position for six months, providing direction, development and management of the Finance Business Partner team (both revenue and capital expenditure) and supporting budget holders and stakeholders.
Key duties include:
- Leading and coordinating the preparation and overall review of budgets and contribution to the Business Plan.
- Overseeing the production of monthly budget holder information and Financial Performance reports, including reforecasts.
- Maximizing the capability and capacity of the Business Partnering team.
- Covering aspects of Property Business Partnering, creating value in reporting, and supporting value for money.
- Leading automation of reports, systems and efficiencies within the Finance Service during a period of material change.
Minimum Requirements For This Role
- CCAB qualification or equivalent with evidence of continued professional development.
- Property experience desirable.
- Strong IT systems skills, demonstrating experience of automation and efficiencies.
- Substantial accountancy experience within a highly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience of leading a business partnering team and culture.
- Demonstrated experience of leading a team through change.
- Understanding of financial IT systems (e.g. Open Accounts).
- Thorough knowledge of financial accounting and control.
- DBS check required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 29 days holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time).
- Up to 5 days additional annual leave (pro rata for part‑time).
- 12% employer contribution to Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit.
- Support for ongoing learning and development.
- Birthday day off.
- One day’s paid leave per year to support a chosen charity or community group.
- Candidate Referral Scheme.
- Health Cash Plan option.
- ‘Thank you’ gift after 5 years’ service and every 5 years thereafter.
- 24/7, 365‑day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling.
- Compensation for professional memberships required for the role.
- Free annual flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
- Gym membership and phone contract discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free parking at Gadbrook Park office.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising participation.
- Opportunities to give feedback and join colleague forums.
Equal Opportunity
The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy & maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.
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