Main purpose of the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to join us, based from our regional head office near Glasgow. The successful candidate will be the number two to the Finance Director in the region and will be viewed as a trusted financial expert and business partner, contributing to strong financial control within the region, including providing financial management information to support decision making.
Key accountabilities will include ensuring that a robust, risk balanced and achievable 5-year business plan is prepared and submitted, providing regular updates and identifying risks. They will also prepare monthly profit and cash forecasts, provide clear reporting on sales prices and costs to underpin the regional culture of maximising individual site profitability and supporting blended margin profit recognition. They will also develop best practice procedures and reporting, working with key stakeholders in the business.
The successful candidate will also work with the Regional Finance Director to lead and develop a best-in-class Regional Finance team.
Skills, Knowledge, Experience
We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager, or Finance Manager looking for a step up, who embodies our Keepmoat values; a straightforward communicator at all levels, who can translate financial information to a variety of different stakeholders.They will be creative with the ability to think strategically, and to work under pressure to deadlines. They will be passionate about presenting accurate and timely financial information to enable the business to achieve its targets. They will be collaborative with the ability to lead and develop a motivated regional finance function.
Education and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have experience of delivering timely, accurate and concise reporting, along with budgeting, cost control and management reporting.
Experience in a similar role within Housebuilding is highly desirable but not essential, as is experience leading a finance team. We would also consider applications from candidates looking to make their first move out of practice, particularly those with experience supporting construction businesses.
If this sounds like you, please apply now. As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact us.