Financial Management Business Partner

We’re on the lookout for a Financial Management Business Partner to join the believe housing team.

This is an exciting opportunity if you want to make a real difference. We believe in life without barriers. If you aren’t sure you meet 100% of the criteria but think you would be great in this role, don’t let that stop you; we would love to hear from you. We’re interested in your skills, knowledge and experience, as well as your personal values. We’re committed to supporting everyone here at believe housing and being an inclusive organisation.

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider part-time, job share and alternative working pattern proposals where possible.

Where and when you work is flexible depending on the demands of your role, our customers’ needs and your individual work preference (as agreed with your manager).

Our offices are based in Seaham and Bishop Auckland and although we work flexibly, it is envisaged that this role will require both an offsite and onsite presence as per business need when required.

About the role

The Financial Management Business Partner will lead the Financial Management team to support the relevant directorates in ensuring the delivery of an effective, flexible and customer focused service that supports the directorates to deliver their financial strategy.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Financial Management and Reporting Manger with the effective management of the financial systems.
• Lead, manage and continuously develop a high performing team in the delivery of an effective financial management business partnering service across the relevant directorates.
• Support the development of the short and medium term financial strategies for the directorates through working with colleagues to understand their requirements and identifying interventions required and solutions where necessary.
• Manage the delivery of the annual budget setting process for the directorates, partnering with budget managers and directors to forecast budget requirements, including providing advice and where necessary challenge to ensure effective use of resources.
• Lead the preparation of timely monthly and quarterly management accounts and analysis across the directorates for all budget managers, directors, Executive Management Team, Board and funders.

For more information, please read the full job description.

What’s on offer?

Our people are our greatest asset which is why we value you, encourage you, look after you, and empower you.

As well as a competitive salary of £48,458 – £49,806 per annum, we offer some great benefits and rewards.

From our annual leave entitlement (up to 33 days, plus four volunteering days per year) and competitive pension scheme, to our flexible ‘working the believe way’ patterns that put your wellbeing front and centre, there’s really a lot on offer.

Our culture is second to none. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, and developing our colleagues to support them is key to our success. So we’re committed to your growth, encouraging you to progress and enhance your skills in a rewarding career.

Apply now

If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then apply now. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity contact Liz Crannage Financial Management and Reporting Manager at liz.crannage@believehousing.co.uk

• Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday, 5 November 2025
• All applicants must go through our website.
• Interview date to be confirmed.