Senior Finance Manager

Overview

Oversees regional finance, reporting, budgeting and leads finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• tax compliance
• budgeting
• forecast review
• management accounts
• coins management
• reporting

Tasks

The Central Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial health and performance of the business. This is a key regional leadership role, responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department, ensuring strong governance, and delivering accurate and timely reporting. The Senior Finance Manager deputises for the Finance Director, providing critical insight and leadership support at both regional and Group level. As a member of the regional Senior Management Team, the Senior Finance Manager works closely with the Board and departmental leaders to drive commercial performance, ensure financial compliance, strong controls within the regions including providing financial management information to support decision making in the region and support sustainable business growth. -Ensure compliance with VAT, SDLT and other tax obligations relating to land and property transactions. -Manage the day-to-day running of the Finance Department, deputising for the Finance Director when required. -Provide critical financial input at Board meetings, valuation reviews, Build Sales meetings, and Housing Association/External Review meetings. -Line-manage and develop the regional finance team, assisting with recruitment as the team grows to support the region’s expansion strategy -Support end-of-quarter and year-end reporting requirements in line with Group deadlines. -Prepare and present monthly Management Accounts, including balance sheet and cash -Build strong relationships across the business to support smooth workflow and delivery of the 5 year plan -Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve issues raised by the Finance team. -Identify and implement improvements to systems and financial processes across the region. -Review and challenge site appraisals, cost-to-complete forecasts and margin reporting. -Maintain robust financial records and ensure timely submission of all Group and statutory reporting. -Take full ownership of regional budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with Group policies and deadlines. -Prepare year-end packs and liaise with external auditors. -Review and maintain COINS procedures, ensuring integrity of data and system controls. -Contribute to strategic decision-making, problem-solving and performance improvement initiatives. -Lead the creation of board slides, PDP meeting minutes, and management packs.

Requirements

• coins
• excel
• chartered accountant
• construction
• management
• reporting

What You Bring

-High attention to detail and accuracy. -Knowledge of COINS or similar ERP systems. -Proven management skills -Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -High level of interpersonal skills -House Building/Construction experience -House-building or construction industry experience preferred -Able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically. -Advanced Excel skills; confident using Microsoft Office. -Have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. -Knowledge of people management tools and techniques e.g. talent mapping; succession planning etc -Must be organised and able to manage their time effectively. -Experience of delivering timely, accurate and concise reporting -Experience of budgeting, cost control and management reporting -COINS system experience -Demonstrate drive and energy in delivering high performance and keeping team focused on business results -Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA). -Experience of managing staff -Excellent verbal and written presentation skills

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Benefits

Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone. What you get in return -Group Income Protection Scheme. -Group Life Assurance. -Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan. -Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply). -Pension Scheme. -Competitive salary. -Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme. -25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service). -Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme. -Discretionary Bonus Scheme.

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