Finance Director

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Vistry Group
Builds affordable mixed‑tenure homes and sustainable UK communities via retail and B2B partnerships.
Finance Director for Vistry North Midlands, leading finance and business partnership.
20 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
What you would be doing
kpis monitoring
coins plot
accounts payable
cashflow forecast
financial reporting
budget planning

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Director to join our team within Vistry North Midlands, at our office in Castle Donington. As our Finance Director, you are a key member of the business unit's leadership team and is the Business Partner to the Managing Director. The role is responsible for working closely with the Managing Director and leadership team to develop and implement the business unit's strategy, own the financial forecasts, ensure accurate financial reporting and provide insight and challenge to the senior management team.

  • Own the business unit's COINS Plot database.
What you bring
ifrs
jv accounting
qualified accountant
ms excel
matrix management
financial controls
  • Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Benefits

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.

  • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
  • Share incentive schemes
  • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
  • Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
  • Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
  • Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
  • Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
  • Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
Culture + Values
  • Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
  • Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
  • Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
  • A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
  • Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
  • Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
Environment + Sustainability
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
  • Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
  • Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
  • Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
  • 185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
Inclusion & Diversity
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
  • Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
  • Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
  • Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
  • All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
  • Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
  • ‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue
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