Head of Finance Business Partnering – Property Services
Salary: £85,836 plus £4,936 salary supplement
Location: High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Hybrid working: Minimum of two days per week in the office, three days per week from home. Contract: Permanent
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.
We are looking for a Head of Finance Business Partnering - Property Services to lead strategic financial insight, challenge and decision support across one of the organisation’s largest and most complex directorates. This is a senior leadership role providing trusted financial advice to the Property Leadership Team and ensuring investment decisions, operational delivery and long‑term asset strategies are financially robust, affordable and aligned to organisational priorities.
About the role
You will act as the senior finance partner to the Executive Director and Senior Director of Property Services, providing strategic financial leadership across Repairs, Investment, Voids, Strategic Asset Management, Compliance, Estates Services and Retrofit. You will lead the Property Services Business Partnering team, ensuring the function delivers forward‑looking analysis, strong financial stewardship and high‑quality insight.
You will translate complex operational and financial information into clear recommendations, support long‑term planning and ensure resources are prioritised to maximise customer and business outcomes. This role requires a confident leader who can influence senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions and drive value for money across capital and revenue programmes.
Key responsibilities
Act as the lead finance partner to senior Property Services leaders, providing strategic insight and challenge
Support business planning, investment decisions and service transformation with robust financial evaluation
Provide financial leadership across Repairs, Investment, Voids, Compliance, Estates and Retrofit
Oversee capital and revenue budgets, monitoring performance and identifying risks and opportunities
Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities across Property Services
Ensure forecasts are evidence‑based, accurate and reflective of operational pressures
Develop meaningful financial and operational performance measures
Identify efficiency opportunities and support delivery of savings and transformation programmes
Lead and develop the Property Services Business Partnering team
Ensure strong financial governance, controls and assurance arrangements
Support audit activity and ensure timely resolution of findings
Promote consistency, transparency and integrity in financial reporting
Support system development and process improvements to enhance reporting and control
What success looks like
Trusted adviser to senior Property Services leaders
Improved visibility of financial performance, risks and opportunities
Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes
Clear evidence of finance influencing operational and investment decisions
Delivery of value‑for‑money improvements
High performance and engagement across the Property Services finance team
Positive stakeholder feedback on finance support and insight
What we’re looking for
Experience
Demonstrable business partnering experience
Experience improving efficiencies and delivering value‑for‑money outcomes
Ability to present confidently to senior leaders and external stakeholders
Strong ability to challenge constructively
Experience working across departments to deliver effective solutions
Experience preparing annual budgets and managing budgetary control
Knowledge
Excellent analytical capability
Strong written and presentational skills
Experience project managing deep‑dive reviews
Skills
Fully qualified CCAB accountant
Significant post‑qualification experience
Experience leading and developing finance teams
Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders
Experience leading complex financial planning and decision support
Experience delivering organisational change
Desired/Nice to haves
Experience in social housing, local government or regulated environments, particularly within Property Services, Repairs, Compliance or Strategic Asset Management
Experience using Sun Accounts or other modern ERP/finance systems
Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £85,836 plus £4,936 salary supplement
25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
Life cover and income protection
Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support
Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues, subject to conditions)
Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
Peer-recognition rewards platform
Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Closing Date: 14.08.2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
