Finance Business Partner - Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures

Are you an experienced accountant who enjoys the variety that comes from a diverse role? If so, then we have a fantastic role for you. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to provide a first-class financial service for our subsidiary and joint venture companies. Come and join us at Watford Community Housing where we provide vital services that help people to live better lives.

What’s the role?

You will be responsible for the budget cycle from preparation to monitoring and reporting on performance for income and expenditure. The role will cover VAT and fixed asset accounting and you will lead the preparation of the statutory financial accounts. You will deliver this service with one direct report and the support of colleagues in the Finance Operations and Incomes teams. You will use your accounting and interpersonal skills to effectively support and challenge budget holders to deliver the Group’s financially secure objectives.

In this role you will:

• be the Finance Business Partner to budget holders in the business

• be responsible for the delivery of core financial information to management

• lead an effective budget setting and performance reporting process

• support managers with business case preparation

• lead and manage the accounting for capital expenditure

• lead the financial year end and manage the audit, We know that people are our most valuable assets, so we offer a range of benefits including 28 days’ annual leave pro rata, an employer pension contribution of up to 11%, development opportunities and access to a comprehensive employee rewards scheme.

How we work

We are committed to embracing the most positive aspects of agile working. We take a blended approach to how we work, so that colleagues have the flexibility to strike the right balance between working in our communities, in our shared spaces and remotely. With digital technology at the heart of our work, teams and individuals are empowered to decide the best way to meet the needs of their role.

How to apply

If this sounds like your next role, click ‘apply now’, tell us why you’ve got what it takes and send us a copy of your current CV.

The closing date is 15 January 2025, (but please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response). Interviews will take place in the week commencing 20 January 2025 or earlier.

We know that good homes give people the chance to lead more fulfilling lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality homes and friendlier communities. We own and manage more than 5,000 homes in South-West Hertfordshire.

We are a housing association with homes across South-West Hertfordshire. We aim to make a real difference by delivering better homes and supporting our communities.

You will be a customer-focused leader of the finance reporting function, with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people. You will be numerically strong with sound financial principles. You will have relevant skill and desire to develop your team to meet the current and future demands of an effective finance reporting function.

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience preparing financial and management accounts

• Qualified Accountant or Finalist

• Experience managing and developing staff, including motivating staff to achieve the highest standards of work performance

• Recent, relevant experience of producing statutory financial accounts from trial balance

• A hands-on approach to delivery

• You will need to maintain a satisfactory basic level DBS check.

• Knowledge of VAT accounting

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the housing sector

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel

• Knowledge of VAT in the Housing Sector