HRA Finance Business Partner

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HRA Finance Business Partner to join a large London local authority on an interim basis. This role will play a key strategic part in supporting the development and management of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), during a period of significant housing investment, cost pressure, and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead financial business partnering for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA)

* Support the budget setting process and medium-term financial planning

* Provide robust forecasting, monitoring and variance analysis

* Work closely with housing, development, and regeneration teams to support strategic decision-making

* Assess and challenge housing development and acquisition business cases

* Lead financial oversight of temporary accommodation (TA) budgets, including cost control and recovery strategies

* Manage financial pressures associated with homelessness and TA spend (including nightly paid accommodation)

* Ensure strong financial governance across HRA revenue and capital programmes

* Translate complex financial data into clear insights for senior stakeholders

About You

* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

* Strong experience in local government finance, ideally within housing or HRA

* Proven background in senior finance business partnering roles

* Demonstrable experience managing or supporting temporary accommodation (TA) / homelessness budgets, including cost pressures and forecasting

* Strong experience working with capital programmes and housing development

* Ability to challenge, influence and engage senior stakeholders

* Excellent analytical and communication skills