Regional Finance Director

Risley, Warrington
1 month ago
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In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Regional Finance Director to join our team within Vistry Manchester & Cheshire East, at our office in Warrington. As our Regional Finance Director, you will have ownership of all financial planning, analysis, control and reporting for the region, working alongside other department heads and directors to ensure the objectives contained within the region's budgets/forecasts are met in a cost-effective manner.

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 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
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
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
Professional accountancy qualification
Significant experience in a senior Finance position
Should ideally have worked at a senior level ideally within a UK construction/housebuilding organisation
Demonstrable strong financial management and commercial experience and track record of supporting business growth
Well-developed analytical, oral and presentation/communication skills
Ability to formulate financial plans (long term and tactical) and ensure full engagement
Gravitas and profile to lead at a senior level and able to demonstrate the ability to influence change and build strong financial management within the business
Excellent communicator
Loyal and supportive with surrounding team and a 'can do' attitude
Shows diplomacy and emotional intelligence
Dynamic and able to take a hands-on approach in operational areas outside of their specialism
A 'look up and out' approach More about the Regional Finance Director role…

Act as a commercial partner to the Regional Managing Director, supporting them in all aspects of the management and leadership of the region, also acting as a deputy as required.
Act as the financial conscience of the region supporting the Managing Director in appraising proposals and opportunities and ensuring full awareness of all key financial matters.
Contribute to the investment appraisal for all land purchases, identifying notable risks and specifically reviewing the proposed house mix, sales prices, build costs and layouts to ensure that the viability has a credible basis.
Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and associated financial analysis in line with agreed timescales and content.
Direct and review the budgeting and forecasting process for the region including detailed reviews with members of the regional board of directors.
Monitor regional performance against budgets and forecasts.
Responsible for all aspects of cash management and forecasting within the Region liaising with other departments, in particular commercial, to ensure the robustness of long-term forecasts, that decisions are made with appropriate cash impact considerations and that there is strong commercial control of our cash in the Region.
Develop, control, and implement strategies which enable effective financial control and management over the region and involvement in the improvement of financial process across the Group.
On an annual cycle, project manage a strategic review of the region's three-year strategic plan looking at both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the plan.
Responsibility for land viabilities after the land has been acquired to monitor and report on any changes to the key assumptions made at acquisition.
Control general overheads, including the process of order and invoice authorisation within the region.
Provide clear leadership, direction and motivation of staff within the department to ensure that work programmes are fulfilled in accordance with the Region's budgets/forecasts.
Contribute effectively to the running of the region through your membership of the regional board of directors.
Attend regional Management Team/Board meetings to advise on financial and commercial issues.
Attend and be a key contributor to monthly CVR meetings to ensure adherence to our policies and processes and critical review of value and cost to complete assumptions.
Ensure that the team is aware of its progress towards achieving the Region's financial targets and if practicable, influence accordingly.
A positive contribution towards the planned expansion of the Region/Company, with particular emphasis upon increased profits and return on capital employed, and the setting of the appropriate budgets and development of forecasts.
Management of Joint Venture relationships, agreements, and financial commitments, working to not only our internal financial calendar, but also the requirements of the JV financial year. Adhering to governance within the JV and preparation of stat accounts.
Key linkage to the Division with significant interaction with Divisional Managing Director and Divisional Finance Director.
Key linkage to Group with significant interaction with Group Finance Director and Group Financial Controller.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.

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