In a Nutshell…
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our office in Wolverhampton. As our Finance Analyst, you will take a lead role in the Finance team by preparing the monthly management accounts, associated journals and reporting. Providing financial commentaries, insight and support for Senior Management. Coaching and mentoring junior members
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- 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…
In return, what we would like from you…
- Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
- Proven ability to work within a fast-paced month end environment delivering insightful management accounts and supporting analysis
- Knowledge of relevant technical accounting concepts and ability to critically apply these
- Advanced user of MS Excel. Comfortable with manipulating high volumes of data with an eye on generating efficiencies within our financial processes
- Strong organisational skills, multi-tasking ability, attention to detail and conscientious
- Self-confidence, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues across a number of departments
- Proactive, self-starter who is comfortable problem solving as an individual or as part of a team
- Comfortable in working in a large, well-structured organisation, either from Practise or Industry
- Newly Qualified Accounting Professional (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
- Construction/Developer/Real Estate experience desirable, but not essential
- Experience with COINs software and Anaplan forecasting modules desirable, but not essential
More about the Assistant Finance Analyst role…
- Lead the regional month end process adhering to group timetables. This will include managing complex areas such as Revenue, WIP and Cost of Sales calculations.
- Review outputs from the Assistant Finance Analyst (including activities such as month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations). Provide feedback and coaching to aid continuous improvement and high performance.
- Assist with accurate and robust monthly forecasting, liaising with Commercial and Sales where necessary.
- Reconcile cashbook positions weekly and become highly familiar with the cashflow needs of the business. Generate accurate weekly cashflow forecasts and hold the business accountable to these.
- Own the Balance Sheet reconciliation process highlighting associated risks and opportunities.
- Support with annual business planning challenging via a bottom-up approach including all overhead and discretionary expenditure.
- Assist with Half Year and Full Year Audit queries to ensure compliance.
- Support Group Finance with the delivery of statutory information.
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.
Join us in making Vistry.
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