Head of Finance Business Partnering Midlands

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established housing organisation undergoing an exciting period of organisational transformation. They are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to play a key role in providing strategic financial leadership across operational and leadership services.

This is an interesting opportunity to influence change at a senior level, working closely with a range of stakeholders during a pivotal period for the organisation.

The Role

Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will lead the Finance Business Partnering function across key operational areas, providing commercial insight, strategic financial advice and robust financial management. This is a highly visible role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic finance business partnering across operational services, including Repairs, Maintenance and wider Operations.
• Deliver high-quality financial insight, analysis and commercial challenge to support informed business decisions and operational performance.
• Support elements of the management accounts process, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls.
• Build effective relationships with senior operational leaders, acting as a trusted financial adviser during a significant period of organisational change.
• Support the design and development of the future Finance Business Partnering function as integration progresses, helping establish team structure, processes and best practice.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience operating at Head of Finance Business Partnering level or within a senior finance leadership position in social housing.
• Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across operational functions.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience leading finance through organisational change, transformation is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Please apply if you have the relevant experience from a social housing background and are looking for your next opportunity.