Finance Business Partner - HRA
Employer Location Cambridgeshire, England, Cambridge / London, England / England Salary - per annum + LGPS - (Remote) Closing date 1 May 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Senior Finance Business Partner - HRA - Cambridge City Council Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 1 day per week)
Salary: £50,788 - £55,021
Hays Public Sector Finance is thrilled to be working in partnership with Cambridge City Council, offering an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Senior Finance Business Partner - HRA to join their finance team.
Your New Role
As a Senior Finance Business Partner - HRA with Cambridge City Council, who have a housing stock of roughly 7,500, you will play a crucial role in managing the council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing and monitoring HRA budgets and forecasts.
2. Managing accounting for housing assets, including revaluations, disposals, and depreciation.
3. Supporting the production of year-end accounts in compliance with public sector financial regulations (, CIPFA Code of Practice).
4. Providing expert advice on HRA projects, funding streams, and financial strategy.
5. Overseeing HRA management activities, including cash flow forecasting, investment strategies, and compliance with relevant policies.
6. Ensuring effective management of HRA balances to support operational needs.
7. Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver insightful financial analysis.
What You'll Need to Succeed
8. A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) or extensive relevant experience in HRA accounting.
9. In-depth knowledge of public sector accounting standards and HRA management frameworks.
10. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex financial data and deliver accurate forecasts.
11. Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders across Cambridge City Council and external partners.
12. Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
What You'll Get in Return
Joining Cambridge City Council means becoming part of a dedicated and impactful organisation. Along with a competitive salary of £50,788 - £55,021,
you'll benefit from:
13. Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
14. Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
15. Generous holiday entitlement.
16. Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Your Next Step
If you would like to apply, please contact Luke Grant-Maw (Senior Business Manager)
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At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
17. Corporate Governance
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19. Part-Qualified Accountant
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21. Public Practice Accounting
22. Public Services Accounting
23. Senior Finance – Qualified
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