Head of Finance Business Partnering

Flexibility to work from a variety of places including our office at Gadbrook Park, Northwich and home (dependent on the job role and the needs of our customer, our organisation and our teams) Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture. The Opportunity Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career with a great company. We are looking for a driven, diligent, and friendly Head of Finance Business Partnering to join our Finance Business Partnering team. What Will You Do? To provide direction, development and management of the Finance Business Partner team (both revenue and capital expenditure and to lead in the provision of support to budget holders and stakeholders. This includes leading and co-ordinating the preparation and overall review of budgets and input into the Business Plan, overseeing the production of monthly budget holder information and Financial Performance report, including the reforecasts and maximising the capability and capacity of Business Partnering team. To lead on automation of reports, systems and efficiencies within the Finance Service, leading the team through a period of material change., Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment. Disclaimer: + We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role. + We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. + Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. + The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted. + We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications but due to the number we receive this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to applications who reach interview within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven't heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further. + Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role). + We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter. We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us. The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.

+ CCAB qualification or equivalent and evidence of continued professional development + Strong skills in IT systems demonstrating experience of automation and creating efficiencies. + Substantial accountancy experience within a similar 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 financial control. This role will require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check. In line with the Trust's Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection.

+ Competitive salary + Generous annual leave entitlement - 29 days holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (part time pro rata)

• + Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• (pro rata for part-time) each year
+ 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit
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+ Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills. + Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours) + One day's paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice
• + Candidate Referral Scheme
• + Option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan
• + 'Thank you' gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years' service, and every 5 years' thereafter. + 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling + Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement for the role. + Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers
• + Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract + Cycle to work scheme
• + Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park + Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities + Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.
• Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria