Finance Manager (Fixed Term Maternity Cover) - Chelmsford, Essex

Finance Manager (Fixed Term Maternity Cover) - Chelmsford, Essex

What you'll be doing?

Our Finance teams don't just process numbers; it's about collecting vital information that 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. 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 Finance Director, you will contribute to the overall success of the business by supporting the Finance Director in the effective management of the Finance team.

You will be expected to:

• Support the Finance Director in ensuring that the Finance team is 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.
• Provide cover to the Finance Director in their absence, ensuring efficient and smooth running of the department.
• Assist with accurate and robust monthly forecasting and preparation of the Divisional three/five-year business plan in line with Regional/Group requirements.
• Take part in surveying/valuation meetings and provide appropriate levels of challenge.
• Assist as required with financial management and reporting.
• Support payment and payroll processing to ensure an accurate and timely service, using the Group systems.
• Identify and ensure the resolution of issues that have significant impact on the Division.
• Ensure Division systems reflect the latest information (such as completions forecast reflecting the latest build programme/sales status).
• Ensure adherence with the Group Accounts Manual regarding Cash Management; operate and control all activities within the cash budgets.
• Assist with appropriate reporting to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule, including assisting with the preparation of the Finance Board reports and Divisional presentations.
• Complete ad hoc divisional and out-of-department projects as necessary.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies, and procedures.

What you'll need

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• A professionally qualified accountant with considerable post-qualification experience in a senior commercial accounting role, ideally within the house-building sector.
• A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business.
• Ability to be the conscience of the Division and provide appropriate challenge to ensure all financial controls are maintained.
• A 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 the 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.

Our Company and Benefits

We've been nationally recognised as a 5-star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. 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.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background, or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role, we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Company Car or Cash Allowance
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days' holiday (increased by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies