Business Partner (Treasury & Business Planning

Assistant Finance Business Partner (Treasury & Business Planning)

Rochdale

£36,400

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until December 2027

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to develop your career in treasury, business planning and commercial finance?

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing is looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner (Treasury & Business Planning) to join our Finance & Procurement team on a fixed-term basis until December 2027, to cover maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification who wants to gain valuable experience in treasury management, financial planning,  and regulatory reporting. You'll work alongside senior finance colleagues to support the delivery of robust financial plans that help shape the future of our organisation.

RBH's smart working policy is all about giving you the flexibility to work wherever and whenever you, or the business need. We don't offer remote contracts, all colleagues are required to live within a reasonable commutable distance of Rochdale. 

About the Role

As Assistant Finance Business Partner (Treasury & Business Planning), you will support the Finance Manager (Treasury & Business Planning) in providing high-quality treasury and business planning services across RBH.

Working with colleagues across the organisation and external stakeholders, you'll help develop and maintain business plans, support treasury reporting and cash flow management, contribute to regulatory returns, and ensure financial information is accurate, timely and insightful. This role offers exposure to key strategic activities that support the long-term financial sustainability of RBH.

What You'll Be Doing as our Finance Business Partner

• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of RBH and subsidiary business plans using Business Planning software.


• Assisting with financial modelling, stress testing and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.


• Supporting quarterly and annual submissions to the Regulator.


• Preparing month-end treasury accruals, reconciliations and interest calculations.


• Monitoring treasury performance, supporting covenant compliance reporting and preparing monthly management information.


• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and liquidity monitoring to ensure effective treasury management.


• Supporting the production of reports for Board, Committees, Executive Leadership Team, lenders and regulators.


• Maintaining treasury records, including banking mandates, signatories and securitisation information.


• Preparing treasury-related returns and reports for lenders and external stakeholders.


• Reviewing bank reconciliations and monitoring outstanding transactions.


• Supporting internal and external audit requirements.


• Raising purchase orders and administering treasury-related expenditure.


• Providing cover and support for wider Treasury and Business Planning activities as required.

About You

You will be a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for delivering excellent financial services and building strong working relationships.

You will have:

• Experience working within a finance, accounting or business planning environment.


• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets and financial models.


• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to both finance and non-finance colleagues.


• Experience maintaining financial records, controls and reconciliations.


• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.


• A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute to service improvements and new initiatives.

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. 

Why Join RBH?

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience within a supportive and forward-thinking finance team. You'll gain exposure to treasury, business planning, financial modelling and strategic finance activities while contributing to decisions that make a real difference to our customers and communities.

We are committed to supporting professional development and helping colleagues reach their full potential in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

What Do We Have to Offer You?

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)


• Flexible and smart working arrangements


• Healthcare cashback plan, virtual GP access and subsidised gym membership


• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7


• Paid volunteering days


• Enhanced family-friendly policies


• Plus so much more

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

RBH is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare a disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, and meet the role's minimum requirements as set out in the advert and role profile.