Crisis
Finance Business Partner - (Housing)
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Finance Business Partner - (Housing)
Finance Business Partner (Housing Directorate)
Location: Based in London, with homeworking options in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy Salary: £56,919 per annum
About the Organisation
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness, dedicated to ending homelessness through Housing Led Solutions. As part of our 10-year strategy, we are committing to securing settled, affordable homes for our members—an unprecedented step in our history.
About the Role
You’ll play a critical role in delivering robust financial governance for our new Housing Directorate as part of Crisis’ ambitious transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial oversight: Provide monthly management accounts, annual budgeting, and re-forecasting to inform strategic decision-making.
- Stakeholder support: Collaborate with senior leadership, stakeholders, and our Transformation Leads (who are implementing xLedger, our new finance system).
- Capital programme oversight: Support the development, appraisal, and monitoring of capital programmes, maintenance schemes, and investment business cases.
- Data analysis: Present insights to drive operational improvements and identify financial risks and opportunities.
- Process alignment: Ensure financial reporting and forecasting align with Crisis’ compliance frameworks, finance controls, and operational/charity sector policies.
Why this matters: You’ll challenge the finance status quo, working closely with delivery teams to ensure tangible outcomes for people experiencing homelessness—our ultimate goal.
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About You
We’re looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent CCAB-recognised qualification) with post-qualification experience in housing finance, ideally in the charity, local government, or social housing sector.
Must-haves:
- Proven experience in housing finance, demonstrating a strong grasp of operational drivers.
- Data-driven insight: Ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate findings persuasively.
- Stakeholder influence: Comfortable engaging and advocating across levels (board, leadership, operations).
- Experience with transformation/change: Supported labour/wide changes, especially IT systems or process shifts.
- Alignment with Crisis’ purpose and values, including equality, diversity, and inclusion.
It’s fine if you don’t meet all points—if you have compelling examples to address our screening questions, we encourage you to apply. Full details are in our [Job Pack](insert link) (i.e., the full criteria, though not reproduced below).
Aims We’re Proud Of
As the UK’s leading mortality for homelessness, we don’t just apply for roles—we actively shape our workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
“Diversity makes us stronger. We strongly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and all marginalised groups/communities. Every perspective enriches our vision for ending homelessness.”
Working at Crisis
Our values—Bold, Impactful, Collaborative, and Equitable—guide everything we do.
Key Benefits:
✅ Fully competitive ≥£56,919 fixed (no negotiation to keep salaries equitable). Interest-free loans for: commuting (cy托 toiling/付厄 lease) or depositing to secure a tenancy. ✅ Financial security: Autofina binding retirement scheme (8.5% employer contribution). ✅ Leave: Minimum 28 days annual leave (pro rata), increasing to 31 days with service; option to buy up to 10 extra days. ✅ Family support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. ✅ Wellbeing: Flexible leave for mental health/outer support. ✅ Career growth:
- Development opportunities tailored to your goals.
- Staff diversity networks fostering inclusion.
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What We Offer Shared Commitment
You’ll be doing meaningful work surrounded by professionals who wholeheartedly end homelessness. Our communities drive policies, services, and resilience—setting industry benchmarks for equality and collaboration.
How to Apply
⚫ Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026 at 23:59. ⚫ Interviews: Online, starting Monday 20 July. ⚫ Style: A competency-based interview.
Note on applications: Some applicants use AI tools. Please ensure your responses reflect your own experiences—we’re looking for your individual examples and insights.
Accessibility
We’re dedicated to accessibility. For adjustments or support during your application, email: jobs@crisis.org.uk
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
About Crisis: Website: crisis.org.uk/about-us In action:
Registered Charity Numbers:
- E&W: 1082947 | SCSC: 040094 (Scotland).
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