Finance Business Partner

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team in Abercynon. If you’re a finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with strategic insight, leadership and a collaborative approach, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a values-led organisation.

Salary: £44,137 per annum

Location: Abercynon, RCT

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Hybrid working

About the Role

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a central role in delivering an effective, accurate and forward-looking finance service. You’ll lead and support the finance team, work closely with budget holders and service leads, and provide the insight needed to drive strong financial performance, sound decision-making and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

·       Lead and support the Finance Team, providing strong day-to-day operational leadership.

·       Drive finance planning, budget management and treasury activity.

·       Produce accurate reporting, financial analysis and year-end information to support business decisions.

·       Partner with budget holders and service leads to improve financial understanding and accountability.

·       Maintain robust financial controls, support audits and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

·       Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and ways of working across the finance function.

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone with strong finance or accounting experience who can combine technical knowledge with the confidence to build effective relationships across the organisation. You’ll be comfortable working with detail while also providing clear commercial insight and leadership support.

·       Relevant experience in a finance or accounting role, including reporting, reconciliations and budget monitoring.

·       Experience of leading or managing a team.

·       Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and commercial awareness.

·       Good working knowledge of Excel and financial systems.

·       Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders.

·       A proactive, organised and improvement-focused approach.

Desirable: experience in the housing or not-for-profit sector, knowledge of regulatory reporting in social housing, payroll-related experience, Welsh language skills, and an understanding of equality, diversity, agile working and change management.

What We Offer

In addition to salary, the organisation offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance and professional development.

·       Annual leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days depending on length of service

·       All Bank Holidays as set out by Government plus 4 complimentary days

·       Free eye tests

·       Free flu vaccinations annually (claimed via expenses)

·       Enhanced sickness, family leave and redundancy benefits, well above statutory minimum

·       Employee Assistance Programme

·       Reduced membership rates at local fitness club

·       Trust Clock

·       Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available

·       Professional subscription paid per year

·       Volunteering opportunities

·       Development opportunities

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

If you’re looking for a role where you can influence decision-making, lead positive change and help shape a high-performing finance service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by 19 June 2026.