Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering

Job Introduction

Job Title: Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering (6 month fixed term contract)
Hours: 37 hours per week (to be worked flexibly in line with business needs) 
Salary: £68,300 per annum, FTE (Plus *Casual Mileage Allowance)

Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. 

The Trust operates an agile working environment which is a combination of working from our Head Office Gadbrook Business Park, Northwich, and home working. 

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.

The Opportunity 
Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career with a great company.  We are looking for a driven, diligent, and friendly Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to join our Finance Business Partnering team on a temporary 6 month fixed term contract.

What Will You Do?
This role is to cover the post of Head of Finance Business Partnering for 6 months; to provide direction, development and management of the Finance Business Partner team (both revenue and capital expenditure and to lead in the provision of support to budget holders and stakeholders.

This includes leading and co-ordinating the preparation and overall review of budgets and input into the Business Plan, overseeing the production of monthly budget holder information and Financial Performance report, including the reforecasts and maximising the capability and capacity of Business Partnering team.

To cover aspects of Property Business Partnering including creating value in reporting and supporting value for money within the service.

To lead on automation of reports, systems and efficiencies within the Finance Service, leading the team through a period of material change.

Minimum Requirements For This Role*

• CCAB qualification or equivalent and evidence of continued professional development 
• Property experience is desired.
• Strong skills in IT systems demonstrating experience of automation and creating efficiencies.
• Substantial accountancy experience within a similar highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience of leading a business partnering team and culture.
• Demonstrated experience of leading a team through change.
• Understanding of financial IT systems – e.g. Open Accounts
• Thorough knowledge of financial accounting and financial control.

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.

In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection.

*Please see Accountability profile at the bottom of this page for further information and requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement - 29 days holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (part time pro rata)*
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave* (pro rata for part-time) each year*
• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit*.
• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
• One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
• Candidate Referral Scheme*
• Option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan* 
• ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement 
   for the role. 
• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers*
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
• Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.

* Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria

HOW TO APPLY
Click on the Apply button and follow the on screen instructions. Before you apply please review the Accountability Profile at the bottom of this page (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV and application demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22/05/2026

(Please be aware that applications received after this date may not be considered and we reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for this position. We would, therefore, recommend early application)

In person Interview and Assessment date(s): To be confirmed

Those applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.

Disclaimer: 

• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
• We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. 
• Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
• We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications but due to the number we receive this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to applications who reach interview within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven’t heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role and if not already in place).

We appreciate your interest in the role and the time you have invested in applying.

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.