Job Title: Finance Business Partner Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £59,187.80 Per Annum (£65,254.69 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 Hours per week Working Pattern: Flexible Monday-Friday/Hybrid Location: Scotland Reg Hub, Irvine If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as Finance Business Partner In this role you will partner with the Senior Leadership Team in Riverside Scotland to provide commercial insight and technical financial skills to support the Group with achieving its objectives. Reporting into the Strategic Finance Business Partner and working closely with the Head of Business Support and the local Senior Leadership Team to deliver growth initiatives, process improvement, margin enhancement and commercial opportunities About you We are looking for someone who is fully CCAB/CIMA/ACCA qualified or equivalent and has experience of providing strategic business insight Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Provide commercial and financial insight, advice and support to business managers and governance bodies on all aspects of financial management for Riverside Scotland. Advise, guide and influence business managers on the management of financial challenges and opportunities. Ensure that business decisions are underpinned by sound and appropriate financial planning, analysis and expertise. Undertake financial modelling, scenario planning, business case preparation and option appraisal to support effective decision making and improved business performance. Effectively manage relationships with business managers and other stakeholders through collaborating, influencing, challenging and negotiating to support the Group in achieving its objectives. Develop and own financial business planning and analysis for Riverside Scotland, working closely with the Group Financial Planning team. Attend and actively participate in local Leadership meetings, Riverside Scotland Board and other formal groups as required. Own, prepare and deliver business performance insight and reporting including regular forecasting, commentary and identification of performance variances. Ensure that outputs are easily understood and fit for use by non-finance business managers and stakeholders. Collaborate with both finance and operational colleagues to identify, investigate and implement remedial action to address issues impacting on financial and business performance. Assist with development initiatives to improve financial literacy across the business. Produce and submit statutory, regulatory or other external reporting as required (either specific to Riverside Scotland, the Scottish Housing Regulator, or Group). Attend relevant external Finance forums, and benchmarking groups. Oversee and be accountable for financial activity, reporting and practices for Riverside Scotland ensuring they are subject to regular review. Identify and realise continuous improvement opportunities in accordance with change management protocols. Link into financial resources as required to meet the needs of the business, including financial analysts and other support staff when required.Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with