Head of Finance

Role overview ID: 2025-6811 Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Kent Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Full Time Job Location: Kings Hill, Kent Date Posted: 29.01.2025 We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our team within Vistry Kent, at our West Malling office. As our Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the timely production of accurate financial reporting along with the management of the finance team. The role will offer financial support and guidance to all departments of the business to continually improve the financial performance. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you 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 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 In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality CIMA, ACCA, ACMA Should ideally have worked at a senior level ideally within a UK construction/housebuilding organisation Demonstrable strong financial management and commercial experience and track record of supporting business growth Well-developed analytical, oral and presentation/communication skills Ability to formulate financial plans (long term and tactical) and ensure full engagement Ability to influence change and build/maintain strong financial management within the business Must be capable of maintaining a high level of energy and team spirit that enhances goal attainment An enthusiastic leader and strong team player, with the ability to operate and excel in a changing and rapidly growing environment Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK occasionally as required More about the Head of Finance role Ensure that regional finance and accounting requirements are accurately and efficiently carried out in accordance with recognised accounting standards, Group requirements and within set deadlines. Ensure the key assumptions, risks and opportunities under-pinning business financial performance/project performance are robustly challenged, clearly understood and managed. Assist with the production of budgets, forecasts and long-term strategic plans ensuring these reflect the ambition and aims of the business are challenging but achievable, regularly reviewed and updated. Oversee the financial management of Joint Ventures in the region including monthly reporting to the Joint Venture boards. Key focus on cash management including management of working capital. Ensure routine processes are embedded across the business to ensure risk is highlighted and managed - e.g. limits of authority, contract review process. Ensure transaction process is efficient, processes streamlined and waste minimal. Management of the business unit finance team. Assist with the Preparation of monthly finance board papers. Produce miscellaneous commercial and financial reports as required. Deal with half year and full year audit queries and manage any Joint Venture audit requirements. 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 empowerus 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,â¯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. Join us in making Vistry. LI-HA1 Benefits Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days’ holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.

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Posted Date: 2/6/2025