HRA Finance Business Partner
CV-LibraryLondoncontractPosted: 15 May 2026
Apply NowAn 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
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