Regional Finance Manager

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the Central and East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

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.

We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance.

The 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 Finance Manager deputises for the Regional Finance Director, providing critical insight and leadership support at both regional and Group level.

As a member of the regional Senior Management Team, the Finance Manager works closely with the Board and departmental leaders to drive commercial performance, ensure financial compliance, and support sustainable business growth.

• Prepare monthly Management Accounts, divisional VAT returns, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare year-end packs and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain robust financial records and ensure timely submission of all Group and statutory reporting.
• Oversee completion statements, customer service contra-charges, and other reconciliations.
• Own the month-end process, including (but not limited to) all period-end general ledger postings such as Cost of Sales, accruals and prepayments; house sales journals and completion statement postings; site recharges; and review of Group recharges.
• Own the finalisation of monthly Management Accounts for review with the Regional Finance Director.
• Manage the annual audit process and work closely with the Group Finance team on the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Own the margin-to-trade file and ensure it is accurate and up to date.
• Perform monthly abortive site reviews and own the weekly regional unsold WIP review.
• Support reviews of weekly build releases.
• Own the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Finance Department, deputising for the Regional Finance Director when required.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve issues raised by the Group Finance team.
• Build strong relationships with Commercial, Sales, and Customer Experience teams to ensure smooth workflow and communication.

• Take full ownership of regional budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with Group policies and deadlines.
• Provide critical financial input at Board meetings, valuation reviews, Build Sales meetings, and Housing Association/External Review meetings.
• Review and challenge site appraisals, cost-to-complete forecasts and margin reporting.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making, problem-solving and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead the creation of board slides, PDP meeting minutes, and management packs.
• Assist with the identification of financial risks and opportunities across the business, both short and long term.
• Review the PX tracker weekly.
• Own the accuracy of plot data held within COINS.
• Roll forward and maintain actuals for the regional life-of-site process.
• Support the Regional Finance Director with the delivery of live site cashflows and site viability appraisals.
• Support the Regional Finance Director with scenario and modelling analysis.
• Support the Regional Finance Director with the quarterly forecast, annual budget and five-year plan.
• Deputise for the Regional Finance Director at key meetings, including Sales Build and CVR meetings.

• Ensure compliance with VAT, SDLT and other tax obligations relating to land and property transactions.
• Review and maintain COINS procedures, ensuring integrity of data and system controls.
• Support end-of-quarter and year-end reporting requirements in line with Group deadlines.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems and financial processes across the region.
• Be inquisitive and challenging of current processes, continually seeking opportunities to improve ways of working and become best in class.

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA).
• Significant experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and controls.
• 3+ years' experience within the accounts department of a regional housebuilding team.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a finance team.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret and challenge financial and operational data.
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written - with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial colleagues.
• Knowledge of COINS or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills; confident using Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Competitive Commission Scheme.
• Option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme (T&Cs apply).
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Simply Health Cash Plan (opt in).