Description Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX £36,124 - £42,708 per annum (pro rata for part time) Full Time, 37 hours per week Permanent Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for an HRA Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role The HRA Finance Business Partner will support the Senior HRA Finance Business Partner in delivering a sustainable 30-year business plan for the HRA, deliver the annual budget cycle and be involved in managing and forecasting budgets monthly. The successful candidate will own the month end process, meeting with service managers and providing information to monitor financial performance. You will review and process revenue and capital expenditure in line with relevant accounting policies and standards. You will support the Director of Housing in the delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting providing assurance that the HRA is financially viable for a 30-year period. About you To be successful, you will have a relevant qualification at NVQ4/HND/Foundation degree level or have gained equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience. You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of not only finance but also housing policies and procedures to understand the work the housing teams are delivering. You will have a positive mindset to work in a challenging financial environment and provide sound financial advice to service managers for budget setting and forecasting. About us Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme. Employee Assist Programme. Health Care Options. For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org). Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. For more information Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity. For an informal discussion, please contact David Feveyear-Ward by either calling 01449 724896 or emailing david.feveyearwardbaberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk. Closing date: 5pm, 17 March 2025. When applying, please ensure: that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only. your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS). This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.