Head of Finance

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our team within Vistry South East, at our office in at our office in Redhill, Surrey (RH1 1QZ). As our Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading and shaping the commercial finance function and supporting the Finance Director and business across a range of other finance and operational matters. This is a front-end role liaising closely with other departments to ensure timely and accurate recommendations and information is presented to the local Board and division.

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

Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees

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

ACA / ACCA or CIMA qualified

Self-starter and problem solver

Track record in producing concise management information and reports

Experience of implementing new processes and procedures and consistently challenging such processes to improve the quality of input

Advanced Excel / data interrogation

Proven ability to manage competing priorities

Proven experience business partnering with operational teams, with the ability to understand key business drivers and communicate financial concepts effectively to non-financial stakeholders

Experience investigating and succinctly summarising forecast / budget variances

Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, changing environment

Experience presenting to senior leadership teams and boards

Strong commercial judgement and decision-making capability

Flexibility in approachDesirable…

Experience of working in the construction sector

Experience of COINS accounting system

Knowledge of Anaplan

Experience of using AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot) to drive process efficiencies and enhance data interrogationMore about the Head of Finance role…

Act as a strategic partner to the Finance Director, Managing Director and Regional Board, providing commercial insight to support key business decisions and risk management

Own the preparation and review of the regional cash and P&L forecast on a monthly basis, including strategic planning and budget setting

Drive cash performance through robust forecasting, working capital management and effective challenge of operational stakeholders

Review cost-to-complete positions and provide effective challenge to assumptions and reported outcomes at monthly project review meetings

Review key balance sheet reconciliations and challenge assumptions on WIP unwind

Preparation of management accounts and supporting commentary on a monthly basis

Provide support to the Finance Director in production of monthly Board packs

Lead monthly Joint Venture reporting both internally and to JV partners

Ensure integrity of data on COINS and Anaplan

Coordinate Day 1 flash reports to FD and Division

Improve systems and procedures

Lead and drive the audit relationship at half and full year

Direct line management of two while assuming responsibility for driving overall finance team development and engagement; promoting a culture of ambition and high-performanceFinally, 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.

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