Accounts Budgeting Business Partner

Job title: Accounts Budgeting Business Partner

Company: McCarthy & Stone


Job description: The VacancyAbout YouAre you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in accounting and budgeting, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for business partnering? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, working closely with stakeholders to drive financial performance and process improvements?We are looking for a Development Accounts Budgeting Business Partner to take ownership of key financial processes, collaborate with stakeholders, provide insightful financial analysis and drive successful business performance.You will need a strong accounting and budgeting background, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a keen eye for detail. You will relish problem solving and can offer alternative solutions.Our ideal candidate will have experience of building strong cross team relationships and motivating others. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal which will be used to analyse data and deliver clear reports and feedback.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and detail-driven finance professional to take ownership of key financial processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive business performance.We will give you:Financial:

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Professional Subscriptions paid for

Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:

• 24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays.
• 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation).
• Health benefits such as Private Medical Insurance; Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher.
• Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions.
• Family Friendly Policies.

The Impact of the RoleAs a Development Accounts Budgeting Business Partner, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient budgeting processes. You will take ownership of annual development budgets, provide insightful reporting, and support the business with financial planning and analysis. Your expertise will directly influence decision-making and drive financial transparency across our developments.You will be responsible for preparing annual Development Budgets and Initial Service Charge Budgets for new developments. You will work closely with Business Partners, Operational Teams, and Finance Departments to ensure budgets are realistic, well-structured, and effectively communicated.What you will do:

• Annual Development Budgets: Prepare and distribute budgets on time, analyse cost drivers, and provide data-driven insights.
• Initial Development Budgets: Gather site data, collaborate with teams, and update budget assumptions as needed.
• Financial Reporting & Systems: Analyse data, enhance financial models, and ensure system accuracy.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Support Area Managers & Homeowners, engage senior leadership, and drive process improvements.

Your AttributesYou will have:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or QBE with relevant experience in business partnering and financial reporting).
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial planning, and stakeholder management.
• Strong system skills, including Excel, databases, and reporting tools (experience with Adaptive, Qube, and Power BI is desirable).
• Excellent problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of motivating and developing others.

At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.About UsAs the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!Our CustomersThe Benefits24 days annual leavePension
planLife
assuranceEmployee assistance helplineHealth
screeningEyecare voucher schemeLong service awardTestimonials“I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It’s a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team.”
Linda Diamond – House Manager“Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks … it’s all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel … even if it was through a screen!”
Andrea Waldron – Senior HR Business Partner“From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I’ve had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it’s a very ‘hands-on’ approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments.”
Emily Bishop – Principal Planning Associate“Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding.”
Caroline Craig-cordel – Sales Consultant“I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn’t dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time.”
Stan Smolyar – Head of Brand

Expected salary:

Location: Bournemouth

Job date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:01:11 GMT

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