Financial Controller

Location: Derbyshire

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our team within Vistry North Midlands, at our Castle Donington office. As our Financial Controller. you will report to the Finance Director and are responsible for the production of weekly, monthly and annual financial reporting and forecasting along with management of the finance team. This is a front-end role liaising closely with other departments to ensure timely and accurate 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
Extensive experience post qualification
Proven track record in producing concise management information

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

Experience of managing financial reporting & transactional teams
Strong working knowledge of Excel
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
Having strong inter-personal skills to enable effective communication at all levels.
Possess commercial acumen
Be flexible in their approach
Be proactive in dealing with issues
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to work well in a team Desirable…

Experience of working in the house building / construction sector

Experience of COINS accounting systems
Working knowledge of Anaplan reporting system

More about the Financial Controller role…

Preparation of financial forecasts on a monthly basis, including life of site project reviews.
Financial management of Joint Ventures in the region including preparation of reporting packs, board papers and cashflows
Prepare monthly working day 1 flash report for review
Prepare monthly financial actuals & forecasting reporting packs for review
Management of short term weekly cashflow & preparation of monthly forecasting
Ensure that regional finance and accounting requirements are carried out in accordance with recognised accounting standards, Group requirements and within set deadlines
Ensure integrity of data on COINS and Anaplan.
Ensure transaction processing is efficient, processes streamlined and waste minimal.
Line management of the business unit finance team.
Liaise with external auditors during half year, full year & Joint Venture audits
Work closely with commercial, land & sales teams to ensure accuracy of reporting & drive performance of business
Support Regional Finance Director & deputise as required
Work closely with the FD and MD in preparing ad-hoc management reports as required.

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 house builder 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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