Pinnacle Group Limited
Senior Finance Business Partner
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Senior Finance Business Partner
Pinnacle Group are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting and challenging our Divisional Operations Directors and their profit centre leads to optimize financial and operational performance. You will lead and develop a team of Management Accountants, ensuring high-quality financial insight, robust processes, and continuous improvement across the division.
Our Central Services team provides expert support across our business – from governance, compliance and business development to finance, marketing, HR, and IT. By partnering with our frontline operations, they help drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement – all in support of our mission to Transform Communities, Change Lives.
The ideal candidate will be an ambitious finance professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will be a Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (or qualified by experience) with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret P&L, balance sheet and cash flow data. Excellent communication and business partnering skills are essential, as you will work closely with non-finance stakeholders to influence decisions and drive performance. A proactive, organized and adaptable approach, coupled with commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure is key to this role.
Who We Are
Pinnacle Group is a market-leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services. With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place-based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.
We’re a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has stood the test of time - reflected in the way we care for both our employees and our customers.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values – Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence – and is committed to earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Management Accountants, fostering a collaborative and best in class culture. Set clear objectives and provide regular feedback and development opportunities to support career progression. Champion best practices in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering across the team.
- Finance Processing: Oversee month-end financial processes in collaboration with Management Accountants and the Operations Teams, ensuring all financial processes are completed for month-end within the finance system. (This includes but is not limited to Accruals, prepayments, deferred income, monthly adjustments, revenue invoices, balance sheet reconciliations).
- Finance Business Partner: Through a deep understanding of our Contracts and Divisional P&Ls, collaborate with Profit centre managers and their Operations Directors to plan, analyse and drive operational and financial performance.
- Reporting and Analysis: Working alongside profit centre managers and Group Finance colleagues, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reporting and analysis of the key P&L components including revenue recognition, internal and external (subcontractor) costs, activity-based internal recharges and other operating costs. Produce the reporting packs and present to the Senior leadership team and our Homes Boards.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the production of accurate and timely budgets and forecasts in line with divisional and wider corporate ambitions and targets, monitoring ongoing progress and variances as appropriate.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for business/financial process improvements and recommend and implement solutions where appropriate.
- Adhoc Analysis and Trouble-Shooting: Perform reactive, investigative analysis on key topics and issues as required, both on a divisional and company-wide basis.
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Key Requirements
- Part-Qualified/Qualified Accountant/Qualified by experience.
- Experience in preparing, analysing, and implementing accounting and reporting requirements.
- Ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet changing priorities and demands.
- Ability to interpret P&L, balance sheet and cash flow data and information to highlight opportunities and minimise risk.
- Ability to business partner and communicate with non-finance stakeholders effectively and articulately.
- Proven track record in effective facilitation and communication at multiple levels.
- Ability to influence and strategically partner.
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to gather, analyse and present data.
Our Offer
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we can understand, reflect and meet the needs of the communities we serve. That’s why we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – especially those who represent the communities we work with every day.
As a colleague, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to thrive. We’re committed to helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities and career progression.
Benefits
In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including:
- Maternity/paternity packages
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Additional Annual Leave
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail Discounts
- Childcare Assistance
- Season Ticket Loans
- Sick Pay Schemes
- Personal Development Plans
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