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 ..... full job details .....