Senior Finance Business Partner
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Senior Finance Business Partner
[Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.]
Vacancy: Senior Finance Business Partner
Location: Hybrid/Braintree, Essex; office attendance required only for essential business needs
Salary: £60,476 annually
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and seasoned Senior Finance Business Partner to join Eastlight’s Finance Team on permanent basis!
The successful candidate will provide strategic and financial insight to Eastlight’s stakeholders, approach the business with a forward-looking perspective and be able to present key points of an argument persuasively. Leveraging proven experience, you will influence decision-makers effectively and support budget holders in developing practical solutions through detailed analytical reviews.
The Senior Finance Business Partner will:
- Prepare detailed and accurate monthly reporting for your designated areas.
- Lead monthly business reviews with the business area to communicate understanding of financial performance.
- Maintain and reviewing accruals and prepayments, as well as monthly balance sheet reconciliations and dealing with any follow up actions as required.
- Prepare of year end statutory notes, completing year-end tasks and responding to external audit requests in this respect.
- Assist budget holders in producing year end forecasts, challenging assumptions used where applicable.
- Co-ordinate responses to any budget setting / re-forecasting process from your designated areas, reviewing and challenging assumptions and calculations as appropriate.
We are looking for:
- A full relevant Financial Qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience in a similar position and level, as well as a proven track record of working as a decision influencer.
- Previous proven experience within the Social-Housing sector.
Why should you join Eastlight?
At Eastlight, we believe that purpose drives progress. We are a dynamic and purpose-led organisation committed to making a positive impact in the East of England. We strive to create meaningful connections with our customers and provide exceptional service that aligns with our values and mission.
Eastlight Community Homes currently own 14,500 homes across the East of England and continues to develop and provide further new build affordable homes. This means there is a range of opportunities for you to excel and develop through a career at Eastlight.
To truly succeed with Eastlight, you need to be accountable, inclusive, and up for a challenge. We’re on a journey to make our communities better.
To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package.
- £60,476 annual base salary
- Permanent Contract, Full time
- Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
- Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] – Subject to eligibility
- BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
- Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
- We truly embrace agile working; geography is never a barrier to recruiting the best person. Our Head Office is in Braintree, Essex.
Application Closing Date: 5th January 2025
Interview Date: 13th January 2025 via Microsoft Teams
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk.
Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
If you are successful for an internal secondment, please be aware that while the initial secondment period may range from 6 to 12 months, there is potential for this role to evolve into a permanent position after the secondment period concludes.