Salary: £42,839 to £46,142
Working Arrangements: Full Time
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
Status of Employment: Permanent
This post closes at 11.59 pm on the date specified.
At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be an ambitious, forward‑thinking social housing provider and employer. Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley.
Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, our "3 Cs" values are at the heart of all we do here – we promise to always put the customer first, have a can do attitude to make change happen, and stay curious to make sure we get things right.
We're proud to announce that we are the first local authority to achieve the highest C1 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing following our recent inspection. This outcome means that we meet consumer standards as a landlord, identify when issues occur, and implement plans to prevent recurrence – demonstrating our commitment to providing high‑quality homes and prioritising tenant safety, needs, and well‑being.
The Finance Business Partner role:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Finance Business Partner.
Within this role you will work closely with the Finance Manager in the provision of financial services including budget preparation, budget monitoring, closing of accounts, preparation of statutory accounts and annual financial statements.
You will provide accurate and timely financial information to the Head of Finance & Performance, members of EMT/SMT and the Council.
Key duties and responsibilities of our Finance Business Partner:
- Preparation and presentation of monthly budget monitoring information to budget holders, highlighting key variances.
- Support the Finance Manager with the production of monthly management accounts information for SMT, EMT and Board.
- Preparing financial data for the annual budgeting process and reviewing the information with budget holders.
- Support the Finance Manager in updating the Medium Financial Plan.
- Support the Finance Manager in updating the efficiency savings register.
What we're looking for in our Finance Business Partner:
- Qualified accountant or actively working towards an accounting qualification – ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA.
- Experience of providing financial support services within a service environment.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, and to tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to problem‑solve and look for solutions and opportunities in a changing environment.
What you might be asking is, why work for us?
We are proud to put our people first! By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Agile Working Packages
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Health & Wellbeing Checks
- Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities
Further Information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lydia McMath, Finance Manager, by emailing Lydiamcmath@berneslaihomes.co.uk.
Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
