Vistry Partnerships - Our Story:

Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, we create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.

As a leading regeneration specialist, we have offices throughout England and a strong national footprint. With over 100 sites currently in production, we are recognised as an innovative and collaborative industry leader, focused on creating as many new homes of all tenures as possible.

In a Nutshell:

Finance Director will report to Managing Director - Vistry Partnerships North West with a functional line into Vistry Partnerships Central & North Divisional Finance Director. The role will have responsibility for the timely production of accurate financial reporting on the North West business along with management of the finance team. The role will offer financial support and guidance to the board and all departments of the business to continually improve the financial performance.

What we would like from you:

Key Responsibilities -

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
Produce budgets, forecasts and long-term strategic plans that reflect the ambition and aims of the business.
Review with the board budgets, forecasts and long-term strategic plans and update as required.
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 - eg limits of authority, contract review process
Ensure transaction process is efficient, processes streamlined and waste minimal
Sounding board for the MD and wider team including attendance at board and management meetings
As part of the Regional Management team, ensure customer care scores contribute to HBF 5* status on mixed tenure sites.
Management of the business unit finance team
Prepare/review monthly finance board papers
Review/management of business cashflow
Attend regional board meetings, Divisional quarterly reviews and budget presentations.
Produce miscellaneous commercial and financial reports as required
Deal with half year and full year audit queries and manage any Joint Venture audit requirements.
Prepare monthly JV reports and cashflowsCompetencies -

CIMA, ACCA, ACMA
Educated to degree level or similar.
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
An enthusiastic leader and strong team player, with the ability to operate and excel in a changing and rapidly growing environment
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.
Strong mathematic and IT ability
Ability to assess and analyse information
In depth understanding of budget management
Excellent negotiation and networking skills
A pragmatic approach to problem solving
Excellent communication skills
Able to get buy-in from other departments
Able to work under pressure
Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
A methodical approach to working practices
Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving
Able to influence and persuade others
Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
A self starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum on projectsThe Good Stuff:

Vistry Partnerships is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us.

Some of our key benefits include...

Competitive salary and package
28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
Private Healthcare
Sharesave scheme
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant)
Support with a professional membership

Vistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships).

With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK.

We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders