Finance Business Partner (housing)

Step into a high-impact interim opportunity offering hybrid working, strong stakeholder exposure, and the chance to make an immediate difference within a well-regarded social housing provider across the East Midlands. This Interim Finance Business Partner role (Repairs & Maintenance) gives you the platform to influence key operational decisions, support critical financial planning, and drive performance across a busy and essential service area.

You’ll be joining a fast-paced and delivery-focused environment where your expertise will be valued from day one. Working closely with Repairs, Maintenance, and Assets teams, this is an ideal role for a Finance Business Partner who thrives under pressure, enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, and can hit the ground running.
I’d love to hear from experienced Finance Business Partner professionals within social housing, particularly those who have supported Repairs & Maintenance, Assets, or Capital programmes, and are confident operating in an interim capacity.

In this position, you will be:
· Business partnering with Repairs & Maintenance and Assets teams
· Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
· Delivering variance analysis and clear, insightful financial commentary
· Analysing cost drivers, trends, and operational performance
· Advising on capital vs revenue expenditure and applying capitalisation policies
· Supporting decision-making across planned and reactive works
· Attending regular operational and asset meetings with key stakeholders

I’d love to speak to any Finance Business Partner who has:
· Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner within social housing (ESSENTIAL) 
· Strong experience supporting Repairs & Maintenance / Assets / Capital programmes
· A clear understanding of capital vs revenue expenditure and capitalisation policies
· Experience delivering forecasting and performance insight to senior stakeholders
· The confidence to challenge, influence, and add value in a fast-paced environment

Key requirements:
· Available immediately or on a short notice period (max 4–6 weeks)
· Able to travel regularly across the East Midlands (hybrid working)
· Comfortable working in a high-pressure, delivery-focused role

This Finance Business Partner role is offering:
· £60,000 – £65,000 (or day rate equivalent)
· Temp to perm opportunity
· Hybrid working arrangement
· Immediate start with a fast-moving interview process
· High visibility role with strong stakeholder engagement

Travel & location
This role is based in the East Midlands, with travel across the region. Key routes such as the M1 and A46 provide easy access across major areas, making this a practical and well-connected location for commuting.
If this Interim Finance Business Partner role sounds like your next move, apply now or contact (url removed) to discuss further
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed