Finance Director

What you’ll be doing

Our Finance teams don’t just process numbers; it’s about collecting vital information which informs decisions and drives our business. As such, it’s at the heart of our commerciality.

We hold Finance in high regard as a pivotal driver in our continued success and performance, so if you enjoy working in a front‑line, operational function where your work is highly valued and impacts visibly on our people and business, this could be your kind of place.

Reporting to the Managing Director, and indirect reporting line to Regional Finance Director, to lead an efficient and cost‑effective Divisional Finance operation, provide financial advice to the MD and the Management Team, and contribute fully in that team on wider Business issues. Drive financial agenda whilst ensuring appropriate checks and balances are in place and maintained in order to support the growth and achievement of business success.

• Ensure the Finance team are fully resourced and well‑directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department’s workload
• Input into feasibility modelling and support the development of rolling growth plans through financial forecasting and planning
• Complete accurate and robust forecasting and planning in line with Regional requirements
• Identify and ensure the resolution of issues that have significant impact on the Division
• Take responsibility for all financial management and reporting
• Ensure adherence with the Group Accounts Manual as regards Cash Management; operate and control all activities within the cash budgets
• Manage payment processing to ensure an accurate and timely service, using the Group systems
• Develop and take lead responsibility for the key processes/recovery actions for business continuity (disaster recovery); ensure adequate planning and testing
• Ensure the implementation and use of Group IT systems in line with Group policy
• Take responsibility for Administration and Office Services (in the absence of an Office Manager)
• Ensure Division complies with all relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidelines, including Health and Safety obligations
• Appropriately reporting to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures

• A professionally qualified accountant with considerable post qualification experience in a senior commercial accounting role, ideally within the house‑building sector
• Highly numerate individual with strong IT and financial analysis skills, coupled with the ability to interpret data and assess impacts on the business
• Experience of managing budgets/cost control, and planning and organising work to meet targets
• Ability and willingness to contribute a professional opinion to the overall management of the business.
• Self‑confidence, decisiveness, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• A motivational team‑leader focused on managing, coaching and developing the team to achieve their full potential

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5‑star house builder since 2010 for supplying high‑quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major house builder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex‑Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office‑based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

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