Finance Manager

Our Finance teams don't just process numbers; they collect vital information that informs decisions and drives our business. As such, they are at the heart of our commerciality.

We hold Finance in high regard as a pivotal driver of our continued success and performance. If you enjoy working in a front-line, operational role where your work is highly valued and has a visible impact on our people and business, this could be your ideal opportunity.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will contribute to the overall success of the business by supporting the Finance Director in managing the Finance team effectively.

You will be expected to:

• Support the Finance Director in ensuring the Finance team is fully resourced, well-directed, with clear responsibilities, and supported in communication, training, development, and workload organization.
• Provide cover for the Finance Director in their absence, ensuring the department runs efficiently and smoothly.
• Assist with accurate monthly forecasting and the preparation of the divisional three/five-year business plan in line with regional/group requirements.
• Participate in surveying/valuation meetings and provide appropriate challenge.
• Assist with financial management and reporting as required.
• Support payment and payroll processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness, using Group systems.
• Identify and resolve issues with significant impact on the division.
• Ensure division systems reflect the latest information, such as completion forecasts aligned with the build program and sales status.
• Ensure compliance with the Group Accounts Manual regarding cash management; operate within cash budgets.
• Assist in reporting to the MD and Divisional Board, including preparing Finance Board reports and presentations.
• Complete ad hoc divisional and cross-departmental projects as necessary.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies, and procedures.

To be successful, we are looking for:

• A professionally qualified accountant with significant post-qualification senior commercial accounting experience, ideally within house-building.
• A strong motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve business goals.
• The ability to challenge appropriately and maintain financial controls within the division.
• A highly numerate individual with strong IT and financial analysis skills, capable of interpreting data and assessing business impacts.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and planning work to meet targets.
• Willingness to contribute professional opinions to overall business management.
• Self-confidence, decisiveness, resilience, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A motivational leader focused on coaching and developing the team to reach their full potential.

We've been recognized as a 5-star housebuilder since 2010 for providing high-quality homes across generations. This achievement is due to our talented teams, innovative technology, and commitment to customer satisfaction. We seek the best industry professionals to help shape the future of building, offering tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals, and ex-Armed Forces personnel.

Our hybrid working model allows staff to divide their time between office, site, and home working, depending on role requirements. We value the benefits of a flexible, effective hybrid culture for both the company and our colleagues.

We aim to build an organization where drive and talent can lead to fulfilling careers. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background, or other characteristics, can progress and be proud to work with us.