Finance Business Partner

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to partner with a leading housing organisation in their search for a talented Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic Financial Services team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic and operational decision-making in a high-impact sector.

About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the Property Leadership Team and the wider financial reporting team to drive efficiency and value for money across the Property business area. You will bring commercial acumen and insightful analysis to support key decisions and initiatives, ensuring the organisation meets its operational and strategic goals.
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Property Leadership Team in achieving their business area objectives and providing decision support for initiatives, including a joint venture operation.
• Analysing financial and non-financial data to deliver insights into value for money and cost efficiency.
• Challenging assumptions and costs to foster a commercially savvy and professional culture.
• Promoting a value-for-money ethos by benchmarking within and beyond the sector.
• Facilitating robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with consistent and justifiable assumptions.
• Acting as a bridge between Finance and Property to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Contributing to senior management meetings, driving action through impactful presentations.

About You

We are seeking a resilient and proactive finance professional with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver results in a complex environment. Key qualifications and skills include:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in business partnering with senior management.
• Prior experience in a housing association, property management, or real estate-related organisation is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, coupled with the ability to challenge and influence effectively.
• A persistent and adaptable approach to working with varying data quality and processes.

What’s in It for You? This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will directly impact the success of its operations and the experience of its customers. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Please get in touch with Megan Hunter or Phil Southern for a confidential conversation about the role.