Finance Business Partner

Head Office - Rudgeway

SALARY: £45,000 per annum

HOURS: 37 hours per week with the opportunity for hybrid/home working.

CONTRACT: Permanent

REPORTING TO: Group Finance Director, part of the Finance department.

Elim Housing Association is a provider of housing and support services in the West of England and Gloucestershire, our vision is ‘to meet housing need and deliver homes that change people’s lives’. Elim’s aim for it’s customers is to ensure that the housing and services Elim provide serve as a platform for growth, facilitating all our customers to achieve their aspirations. In this way, we make our homes truly life changing by ensuring that our service has a positive impact long after a person has left Elim accommodation.

Elim CARES Values were created in partnership with our customers, staff, Board and other stakeholders, and they represent our commitment to how we deliver our services and work together successfully:

C - Customers First – Customers are at the heart of our services and decision making.

A - Aspirational and Accountable – We are ambitious for our customers, staff and stakeholders. We work with integrity, learn from mistakes and do what we say we will.

R - Results – We work hard and deliver great results for our customers and for Elim.

E - Everyone’s view matters – We listen to understand, improve and build our services

S - Supportive – We tackle challenges head on and inspire each other to achieve our potential.

As a senior member of the team, the role will deliver a consistent, high quality business partnering support function primarily to internal stakeholders, focusing on financial and budget management. The role will also provide effective management of the finance team and take responsibility for the delivery of the department service standards, KPIs and deadlines

What you will be doing:

• Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts and flash reports for the Board and leadership teams with appropriate commentary and forecasts.
• Produce the year end statutory schedules of the group including liaison with the external auditors as required.
• Provide effective management of the finance team including taking responsibility for the delivery of the finance team service standards, KPIs and deadlines and line management, training and supporting the other members of the finance team as required.
• Provide monthly reporting, finance training and support to budget holders and other operational managers. To liaise with budget holders with monthly reporting to understand variances.
• To develop services both within the department and organisation wide, including delivering financial training to other staff and managers and working on projects as required.

What you will need to be successful:

• Minimum part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant or qualified by experience.
• Have extensive demonstrable experience in preparing monthly management accounts and budget variance reporting.
• Strong communication skills with proven experience in liaising with operational teams.
• Strong IT skills which include the ability to use accounting software and Excel to an advanced level.
• The ability of analyse financial information and communicate the results effectively.

Elim employees benefit from:

• 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days.
• Company pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Annual bonus.
• Health cash plan, which includes discounts to a wide range of shops and services.
• Free onsite car parking
• Flexi-time

How to apply:

For more details on the role and to apply please visit our website. If you need any assistance with your application please contact HR.

Closing Date: Sunday 24^th July 2022 at Midnight.

Interview Date: Friday 5^th August

We are continuously developing our inclusive, values driven culture that welcomes and embraces the diversity of our staff and customers. We are keen to increase our own diversity and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.