Finance Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team within Vistry Works Leicester, at our factory in Narborough. As our Finance Manager, you will report to the Head of Finance and will support the local management team in the operation of the factory and production lines. The Finance Manager will offer strategic insights and off challenge to results and performance, as well as undertaking finance specific requirements such as month end reporting and the preparation of management accounts. We are pleased to say, this role could accommodate agile working arrangements in accordance with Vistry's Agile Working Policy and subject to business need.,

• Preparation of management accounts and supporting commentary on a monthly basis, including a landing view forecast
• Undertaking of an accurate and timely month end process
• Ensuring integrity of data on Dynamics 365 and Anaplan.
• Monitoring daily bank movements including actual and 3 month forecast reporting.
• Ensuring invoices are raised in line with the sales forecast
• Prepare Working Day 1 flash reports to Group Finance
• Challenging management and identifying areas for investigation.
• Improving systems and procedures.
• Preparation of schedules for statutory audit.
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure integrity of the accounting system.
• Work closely with the Head of Manufacturing in preparing ad-hoc management reports as required.
• Liaise with and help lead reporting initiatives with the Head of Finance.
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 empower us 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.


• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• ACA / ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Proven track record in producing concise management information
• Experience of working in the manufacturing sector
• Proven post qualifications experience
• Completion of month end and year end procedures
• Very strong knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Building relationships with commercial teams
• Ability to follow up queries and obtain explanations of variances to budget
• Having strong inter-personal skills to enable effective communication at all levels
• Possess commercial acumen
• Be flexible in their approach
• Be proactive in dealing with issues
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work well in a team
Desirable…
• Experience of Dynamics 365
• accounting system
• Knowledge of Anaplan
  
  Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 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
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…