Job Description

In a Nutshell…

We have a great opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team within Vistry Bristol at our office in Clifton. As our Finance Manager you will provide support to the Finance Director and Head of Finance in providing accurate and timely financial information to all stakeholders for decision making and purposes and assist with the smooth running of the finance team. This will involve weekly and monthly reporting on cash and financial results. The role will also involve working with the junior members of the team and providing support where necessary. You will join a welcoming and friendly team.

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/CIMA qualified with a proven track record in producing concise management information
• Experience of financial reporting within a large organisation
• Team Management
• Strong systems experience
• Cash management and forecasting experience
• Excellent Excel Skills
• Variance analysis and interrogation
• Able to produce information accurately and to the stipulated deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and possess commercial awareness to effectively communicate at all levels
• Experience of implementing new processes and procedures and consistently challenging such processes to improve the quality of output

Desirable –

• Experience of joint venture accounting
• Good understanding and experience of financial governance and compliance
• Construction or Housebuilding Industry experience
• Knowledge of VAT, DRC and CIS
• Experience of using COINS would be beneficial.

More about the Finance Manager role…

• Preparation of management accounts on a monthly basis with the aid of an Assistant Accountant
• Business Partner with Sales, Operations and Commercial to drive performance of business
• Provide support to the Finance Director in production of monthly Board packs
• Monthly Joint Venture reporting both internally and to JV partners
• Preparation and input of journals, prepayments and accruals
• Short to medium term cash forecasting
• Performing month end reconciliations and providing account analysis
• Finance Team Management
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports to Group
• Manage and collate audit queries for half year and full year audit
• Support future system implementations and upgrades
• Any other finance duties as directed & 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 empowerus 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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