Head of Finance Business Partnering in Northwich

Office based with Hybrid approach, CW9 7LL.

Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible in line with business needs).

Salary: £68,300 per annum, plus Casual Mileage Allowance.

Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. The Trust operates an agile working environment combining Head Office work and home working.

Weaver Vale Housing Trust is seeking a driven, diligent and friendly individual to lead the Finance Business Partnering team and support budget holders and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a professional, engaged and friendly individual to join our Finance Business Partnering team to help develop and drive the function.

What Will You Do?

• Provide direction, development and management of the Finance Business Partner team (revenue and capital expenditure) and lead in the provision of support to budget holders and stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation and overall review of budgets and input into the Business Plan; oversee the production of monthly budget holder information and Financial Performance reports, including reforecasts; maximise the capability and capacity of the Business Partnering team.
• Lead on automation of reports, systems and efficiencies within the Finance Service; guide the team through a period of material change.

Minimum Requirements for This Role

• CCAB qualification or equivalent with evidence of continued professional development.
• Strong IT system skills with experience of automation and creating efficiencies.
• Substantial accountancy experience within a similarly 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 requires 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 flexible working arrangements, you will need access to a room to work from and a suitable internet connection.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement — 29 days 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.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development and opportunity to develop transferable skills.
• Day off for your birthday (taken during your birth month, based on contractual hours).
• One day’s paid leave per year to support a charity or community group.
• Candidate Referral Scheme, Health Cash Plan, and other voluntary benefits.
• Recognition for long service and various wellbeing initiatives.
• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling.
• Professional memberships reasonable for the role.
• Free annual flu vaccines and Eye Care Vouchers; discounts on gym membership and phone contracts.
• Cycle to work scheme and free car parking at Gadbrook Park.
• Opportunities to provide feedback and join colleague forums to shape change at the Trust.

Note: Benefits shown are subject to eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button and follow the on-screen instructions. Please review the Accountability Profile at the bottom of this page for further information and submit your CV and application demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.

Closing date for applications: Friday 05/06/2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered, and we reserve the right to close or extend the closing dates depending on application numbers.

Interview and Assessment date: Wednesday 17/06/2026. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview; please confirm within your application if you require reasonable adjustments.

Disclaimer and Additional Information

We may conduct social media checks to assist in assessing suitability. We reserve the right to close or extend the closing dates depending on application numbers. Unsuccessful applicants may be contacted if they reach interview; otherwise we may not respond. Successful applicants will provide evidence of Right to Work in the UK, essential qualifications, health questionnaire, and undertake a DBS check if relevant. 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.