Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving financial performance and value for money? Paradigm Housing Group is seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner to lead financial support for our Property Services Directorate. This is a pivotal role where your insights will shape investment decisions, improve operational efficiency, and help deliver our corporate objectives.
This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working from home three days a week, with two days based in our office to collaborate closely with key stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing
As the Finance Business Partner, you'll be the financial lead for the Property Services Directorate, working alongside senior leaders to:

• Deliver strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Lead annual budgeting and monitor performance against targets
• Provide investment appraisals and support capital improvement projects
• Drive cost control and identify efficiency opportunities
• Collaborate across teams to ensure financial accountability and transparency
• Support sustainability and asset management initiatives
• Continuously improve financial systems and reporting processes

Who You'll Work With
You'll build strong relationships across the organisation, including:

• Executive Director and Deputy Director of Property Services
• Assistant Directors and Heads of Property Services
• Finance colleagues including Business Partnering, Capital Accounting, and Service Charge teams
• IT and Housing Management teams

What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with:

• A professional accounting qualification (CCAB, ACCA, CIMA) or studying at strategic level
• Proven experience in property maintenance or a similarly complex environment
• Strong business partnering and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
• Excellent communication, time management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset
• Experience in investment appraisals (preferred)

What You'll Achieve

• Timely, accurate financial reporting aligned with strategic goals
• Effective budget control and delivery of financial objectives
• Enhanced value for money across Property Services

Where Could This Role Take You?
This is more than just a fixed-term opportunity, it's a potential launchpad. As our organisation continues to grow, there may be opportunities to extend your contract or even transition into a permanent role. In fact, many of our talented colleagues began their journey with us on a fixed-term basis and have gone on to build thriving, long-term careers here.
Even if your contract isn't extended, you'll gain invaluable experience working within a large-scale, well-respected housing organisation. You'll be part of a team that's making a real impact, and you'll leave with skills, insights, and connections that will serve you well wherever your career takes you next.
Before You Apply
Before submitting your application, we strongly encourage you to review the full job description and person specification associated with this vacancy. These documents are available for download at the bottom of the advert listing on our company website careers page.
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How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a covering statement outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description and person specification.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to our recruitment team before submitting your application, please contact us at .
We reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is identified.
We are Paradigm Housing Group.
We manage more than 15,000 homes across the South East.
We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high, both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.
As a charity, the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents.
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