Finance Director

Our Finance teams, don't just process numbers, it's about collecting vital information which informs decisions and drives our business. As such, it's at the heart of our commerciality.

We hold Finance in high regard as a pivotal driver in our continued success and performance, so if you enjoy working in a front line, operational function where your work is highly valued and impacts visibly on our people and business, this could be your kind of place.

Reporting to the Managing Director, and indirect reporting line to Regional Finance Director, you will lead an efficient and cost effective Divisional Finance operation, provide financial advice to the MD and the Management Team, and contribute fully on wider Business issues. Drive the financial agenda whilst ensuring appropriate checks and balances are in place and maintained in order to support the growth and achievement of business success.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Finance team are fully resourced and well directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department's workload.
• Input into feasibility modelling and support the development of rolling growth plans through financial forecasting and planning.
• Complete accurate and robust forecasting and planning in line with Regional requirements.
• Identify and ensure the resolution of issues that have significant impact on the Division.
• Take responsibility for all financial management and reporting.
• Ensure adherence with the Group Accounts Manual as regards Cash Management; operate and control all activities within the cash budgets.
• Manage payment processing to ensure an accurate and timely service, using the Group systems.
• Develop and take lead responsibility for the key processes/recovery actions for business continuity (disaster recovery); ensure adequate planning and testing.
• Ensure the implementation and use of Group IT systems in line with Group policy.
• Take responsibility for Administration and Office Services (in the absence of an Office Manager).
• Ensure Division complies with all relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidelines, including Health and Safety obligations.
• Appropriately report to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• A professionally qualified accountant with considerable post qualification experience in a senior commercial accounting role, ideally within the house building sector.
• Highly numerate individual with strong IT and financial analysis skills, coupled with the ability to interpret data and assess impacts on the business.
• Experience managing budgets/cost control, and planning and organising work to meet targets.
• Ability and willingness to contribute a professional opinion to the overall management of the business.
• Self confidence, decisiveness, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• A motivational team leader focused on managing, coaching and developing the team to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

• Competitive Bonus Scheme.
• Private Medical Cover - Family Cover.
• Annual Medical Health Assessment.
• 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days).
• Private healthcare support with timely access to a virtual GP, physio and talking therapies; family members can be added.
• First class pension schemes with employer contributions up to 10 %.
• Access to employee loans and savings accounts, and house purchase discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate and discounts at major retailers.
• Parent and Carers leave, and share buying scheme.