Senior Business Finance Partner

About The Role

html Senior Business Partner - LiveWest Are you ready to provide strategic financial expertise that will shape the future of housing across the South West? Do you have the drive to contribute to an organisation that positively impacts thousands of lives? If so, this is the role for you.

LiveWest is one of the largest housing providers in the South West, owning and managing over 40,000 homes. We are seeking a proactive, detail-orientated Senior Business Partner to join our finance team, focusing on supporting our central teams. In this pivotal role, you'll support our key back office functions including our IT, People, Facilities and Project teams, guiding senior managers and budget holders with essential financial insights to help achieve performance goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver financial expertise to support LiveWest's key back office functions including our IT, People, Facilities and Project teams.
• Partner with senior managers to address financial performance challenges, ensuring accountability and progress.
• Lead the preparation of our annual budgets and non housing capital investment in our 30-year business plan, supporting long-term and sustainable growth in our business.

Why Join LiveWest?

This is a great opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of one of the South West's leading housing providers. You will work in a dynamic, hybrid environment where your expertise will directly support strategic decision-making, drive cost efficiency, and enhance service delivery across the organisation.

At LiveWest, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement-offering you the chance to grow professionally while making a real difference in people's lives. If you are passionate about finance, thrive on challenge, and want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis. You can be based in our Weston-super-Mare or Exeter office, and a hybrid way of working, with 2 - 3 days per week in the office, dependent on business need, is available.

For further information about this role, please view our candidate pack.

About The Candidate

html Senior Business Finance Partner Role To be successful in your application for the role of Senior Business Finance Partner, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 3 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:

• CCAB (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) part or fully qualified, or equivalent experience if an internal candidate (if part qualified, you will be continuing your studies of which LiveWest will support).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and finance/housing management systems.
• Strong grasp of financial and management accounting, budgeting, variance and ratio analysis, and Value for Money principles.
• Skilled in project planning, process improvement, and translating complex data into meaningful reports.
• Demonstrated accuracy and strong focus on risk management.
• Desirable: Advanced MS Excel, familiarity with Power BI.
• Desirable: Preferably you will have a background in social housing, or a related sector.

Other organisations might call this Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Accountant, Senior Finance Analyst.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring sponsorship.

About The Company

Our Reward and Benefits:

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

About Us: At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal. Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together. As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone. Inclusion at LiveWest: At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellent, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels. Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.