Finance Business Partner - Business Planning and Treasury

Location: Oldham (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office– 37 hours per week)
Reporting to: Treasury and Planning Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £59,072.58

Improving lives in Oldham

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner in Business Planning and Treasury to join our Finance Team and play a key role in supporting the long-term financial strength and sustainability of our organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional with strong financial planning and treasury experience who enjoys working with stakeholders, providing meaningful financial insight and helping shape important business decisions.

You’ll take the lead on our long-term financial business planning, support effective treasury management and help ensure we have the financial resources and resilience to deliver our ambitions for customers and communities.

You’ll be responsible for managing FCHO’s 30-year financial business plan, supporting our treasury activities and providing clear, reliable financial information to inform strategic decision-making.

Working closely with our Leadership Team, budget holders and external partners, you’ll help us understand financial risks, plan for the future and ensure our financial arrangements remain robust, compliant and deliver value for money.

You will:

• Lead the preparation, development and ongoing management of our 30-year financial business plan, including financial modelling, scenario analysis and stress testing.
• Support treasury management activities, including cashflow forecasting, borrowing requirements, liquidity and covenant compliance.
• Provide financial advice and insight to senior leaders, helping inform investment decisions and long-term financial planning.
• Prepare financial reports and information for our Board, Committees, lenders and regulators.
• Support budget setting, forecasting, management accounts and statutory financial reporting.
• Oversee VAT and taxation requirements, including VAT Shelter arrangements, ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities to maximise recovery.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to improve financial processes, strengthen controls and promote value for money.

You’ll be a qualified finance professional with strong analytical skills, technical expertise and the ability to turn complex financial information into clear, practical advice.

You will have:

• Experience in financial business partnering, financial planning and management accounting.
• Ability to interpret and implement technical accounting, taxation and VAT requirements, including VAT Shelter arrangements
• Strong treasury management and cashflow forecasting experience.
• Experience developing long-term financial business plans, financial models and assessing financial risks.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting practices and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-finance colleagues and senior leaders.

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience working within social housing or another regulated environment.
• Knowledge of housing finance, Housing SORP and rent policy.
• Experience using Housing Brixx or a similar financial business planning tool.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is a housing association providing safe, affordable and high-quality homes across Oldham and the surrounding areas. We own and manage over 11,500 properties and are proud to hold the highest G1/V1 regulatory rating.

Our work is guided by our Big Plan, focused on providing homes we’re proud of, supporting people to thrive and…