Job Introduction
If you’re looking for an Associate Finance Business Partner role and are ready to take on your next challenge, then we might have just what you are looking for!
We need someone who will assist the Finance Business Partner in providing commercial insight and technical financial skills to support Yorkshire Housing to achieve its objectives.
You’ll be joining an innovative housing provider, with ambitious growth plans, and it’s a role with meaning, so you’ll be making a real difference to thousands of customers lives with what you do.
We believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go so if you want to work for a company who are truly flexible and where you are valued then this could be the role for you!
A bit more about us
You might think of Yorkshire Housing as ‘just’ a housing provider, but we’re so much more than that.
Yes, we own and manage nearly 20,000 homes (and counting) across Yorkshire and make it possible for current and future customers to have a place they’re proud to call home.
But we’re also all about making a positive difference in people’s lives. We’re transforming our business by investing in people, processes and technology to deliver a consistently great experience for our customers.
What you’ll be doing?
You’ll be involved in supporting business areas with commercial and financial insight along with regular performance reporting or forecasting. You’ll also be guiding and influencing managers on the management of their financial challenges or opportunities with appropriate financial planning and analysis. This may involve modelling, scenario planning or business case preparation for effective decision making.
You’ll be managing various relationships through collaboration, influence and negotiation with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders ensuring outputs are easily understood by all parties to support the achievement of objectives. From a reporting perspective, you’ll input into regulatory and statutory reporting as required.
It’s important you’ll also be identifying continuous improvement opportunities as part of your work.
Full details can be found on the attached job description.
Sounds good? Here’s what we need from you…
What’s really important is that you’re a people person, with a knack for confident communication, negotiation and building relationships with key stakeholders.
- It’d be great if you’ve had some experience of the social housing sector.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. Certified or Chartered Accountant), or working towards.
- Commercially aware with an ability to solve problems, think strategically and drive change.
- Ability to influence, negotiate and challenge.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record of building successful relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and experience of providing meaningful business insight.
- Ability to make the make the most of technology and data.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
- Eagerness to develop own skills and adapt to change.
- Personal values and approach that align with YH’s values.
- Ability to work flexibly in line with Hub, Home and Roam principles.
- An understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity and how this is applied through our service to customers and colleagues.
What’s in it for you?
In return we offer £44,807.19 per annum for a 35 hour week with 25 days annual leave (rising annually to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays.
But that’s not all. We offer a reward package to suit everyone. At Yorkshire Housing, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we’ll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few.
Our people’s health and wellbeing is our top priority, and at Yorkshire Housing, you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with our employee assistance programme.
So, now you’re really interested?
At Yorkshire Housing, we’re building a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.
We know that not all candidates will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you, please go ahead and apply!
If you require any additional support with your application, or have any further questions, please contact our lovely recruitment team via email at recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk.
The fine print
Applications for this role will close on 27th July. If a competitive candidate pool is identified, we reserve the right to close the role early, therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
