Finance Manager

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have a great opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team within Strategic Land at our Brentwood office within Vistry Services. Reporting to the Strategic Land Head of Finance, you will support the business unit in providing insightful financial and commercial analysis to ensure that the business can progress towards achieving its long-term objectives. You will be responsible for all aspects of budgeting and forecasting including the annual budget process, the 5-year strategic plan and the short-term cashflow submissions. This is a broad finance role liaising closely with operational colleagues to ensure timely and accurate information is presented to the Strategic Land Board.

The Strategic Land team supports long-term land acquisition and promotion activity across the Group. The team works closely with regional business units and group planning colleagues.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Strong academic record
• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Able to process information accurately to strict deadlines
• Ability to follow up queries proactively and resolve them satisfactorily
• Strong technical acumen with a good understanding of IFRS
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office with Excel at an advanced level
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Strong numeracy and IT skills
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Good understanding of business
• Able to communicate to individuals at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative nature and ability to build relationships
• Honesty and discretion
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when business needs require it

Desirable…

• Housebuilder/ construction industry experience
• Experience using COINS (ERP system) and Anaplan

More about the Finance Manager role…

• Own the month-end process for the Business Unit, including JV consolidation, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and closure of the ledgers each month.
• Act as a commercial partner to the Head of Finance and Head of Strategic Land, providing financial insight and challenge to support decisions on options, planning, promotion, and disposals.
• Prepare the regional monthly management accounts and respond to ad-hoc information requests from the Divisional Chair, Divisional FD, Head of Finance, and Head of Strategic Land.
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget, 5-year strategic plan, and monthly forecasting for Strategic Land.
• Present short-term cashflow forecasts to the Head of Finance, Head of Strategic Land and the Divisional FD.
• Support Half-Year and Full-Year external reporting requirements for both the Business Unit and Division.
• Build strong working relationships with Group Finance and External Auditors.
• Lead the Half-Year and Full-Year audit process, taking ownership of queries and delivering required audit schedules.
• Produce monthly Joint Venture reporting for internal stakeholders and JV partners.
• Prepare annual financial statements for Joint Ventures.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data within COINS and Anaplan.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to the finance team to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Review site development appraisals and technical budgets, providing financial challenge where required.
• Support the Head of Finance in maintaining a strong financial control environment and in resolving technical accounting matters.
• Assist the Land team to appraise new business opportunities and divestment decisions.
• Review site development appraisals to ensure they reflect the latest delivery strategy and financial assumptions.
• Drive improvements to systems, processes, and reporting across the Business Unit.
• Deliver ad-hoc project work and analysis to support key stakeholders.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.