Finance Business Partner bei The Riverside Group

Job Title: Finance Business Partner 
Contract Type: Fixed Term for up to 12-15 months 
Salary: £60,519.52 (£66,721.83 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time 
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool, Speke, Estuary Boulevard

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Finance Business Partner  

Reporting to the Head of Group Development Finance, partner with senior managers in development to provide commercial insight and technical financial skills to support the Group with achieving its objectives.

About you

We are looking for someone who 

• Fully CCAB/CIMA qualified or equivalent
• Experience of providing strategic business insight
• Experience in a House-Building/Construction/Development environment
• Experience of cashflow forecasting

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: 

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. 

Role Profile 

• Provide commercial and financial insight, advice and support to business managers and governance bodies on all aspects of financial management for specified areas of the business.
• Advise, guide and influence business managers on the management of financial challenges and opportunities. Ensure that business decisions are underpinned by sound and appropriate financial planning, analysis and expertise. Undertake financial modelling, scenario planning, business case preparation and option appraisal to support, effective decision making and improved business performance.
• Effectively manage relationships with business managers and other stakeholders through collaborating, influencing, challenging and negotiating to support the Group in achieving its objectives.
• Develop and own financial business planning and analysis for specified areas of the business. Own, prepare and deliver business performance insight and reporting including regular forecasting, commentary and identification of performance variances. Ensure that outputs are easily understood and fit for use by non-finance business managers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with both finance and operational colleagues to identify, investigate and implement remedial action to address issues impacting on financial and business performance.
• Assist with development initiatives to improve financial literacy across the business.
• Input into statutory, regulatory or other external reporting as required (either specific to the business area or corporate).
• Oversee and be accountable for financial activity, reporting and practices for specified areas of the business ensuring they are subject to regular review. Identify and realise continuous improvement opportunities in accordance with change management protocols.
• Direct financial resources as required to meet the needs of the business, including matrix management of financial analysts and other support staff when required.
• Actively coach and develop the performance of members of the analyst team and regularly review outputs, setting improvement targets and appraising individuals
• Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with Group policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with Group policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service.

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Fully CCAB/CIMA qualified or equivalent
• Experience of providing strategic business insight
• Experience in a House-Building/Construction/Development environment
• Experience of cashflow forecasting
• Experience of management of and reporting on Group subsidiaries
• Proven track record of building successful relationships with managers 
• Ability to influence, negotiate and challenge
• Ability to present financial information to a variety of audiences
• Strong analytical skills and experience of providing meaningful Ml reports
• Up to date knowledge of legislation, regulations and standards relating to financial planning and analysis
• Commercially aware with a focus on continuous improvement and the ability to drive change 
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• Experience of managing and developing a team

Desirable 

• Experience of managing change
• Experience of reviewing and supporting land appraisal completions
• Experience of Homes England grant audits

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