Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager

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. This award‑winning private house builder is committed to delivering beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England. The Central Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial health and performance of the business, deputising for the Finance Director and providing critical insight and leadership support at both regional and Group level.

• Prepare and present monthly Management Accounts, including balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Prepare year‑end packs, liaise with external auditors, and maintain robust financial records for timely Group and statutory reporting.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the Finance Department, including line‑managing and developing the regional finance team.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve issues raised by the Finance team.
• Build strong relationships across the business to support smooth workflow and the delivery of the 5‑year plan.
• Take full ownership of regional budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with Group policies and deadlines.
• Provide critical financial input Board meetings, valuation reviews, Build Sales meetings, and External Review meetings.
• Review and challenge site appraisals, cost‑to‑complete forecasts and margin reporting.
• Contribute to strategic decision‑making, problem‑solving and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead the creation of board slides, PDP meeting minutes, and management packs.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, SDLT and other tax obligations relating to land and property transactions.
• Review and maintain COINS procedures, supporting end‑of‑quarter and year‑end reporting in line with Group deadlines.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems and financial processes across the region.

• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Experience delivering timely, accurate and concise reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control and management reporting.
• Proven management skills.
• Strategic thinking ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Highly organised, managing time effectively.
• Drive and energy in delivering high performance and keeping the team focused on business results.

• Knowledge of people‑management tools and techniques (e.g. talent mapping, succession planning).
• Experience managing staff.
• House building/Construction experience.
• COINS system experience.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) – preferred.
• House‑building or construction industry experience (preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills; confident using Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of COINS or similar ERP systems.

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Car allowance (option to join the company salary‑sacrifice car scheme).
• 25 days holiday (27 days after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt‑in – Simply Health Cash Plan.
• Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Allison Homes, please do not hesitate to apply.