Finance Manager

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our South West Division located in Bristol is looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join the Division’s Senior Management Team.

The role of Finance Manager will report directly to the Finance Director and will play a vital part in delivering the financial performance and position of the Division’s business plan as outlined by the Managing Director. The role involves the production of accurate and timely financial transactions and reports, in addition to maintaining the business’s accounting records. The role will also manage and provide support and direction to the rest of the finance team.

There is opportunity for progression if the chosen candidate demonstrates their ability to successfully carry out the role and a high level.

Principal accountabilities of the Finance Manager role include:

• Prepare/review month end balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts, monthly journals and account analysis
• Manage the interim and year end process with external auditors through to sign off for the division and prepare divisional reporting returns (VAT, CIS, Payroll)
• Treasury management – ensuring monthly and daily cash flow forecasts for the division are as accurate as possible and divisional adherence to the Prompt Payment Code.
• Review and challenge proposed land acquisitions, including areas such as the financial assumptions and VAT
• Secondary divisional contact, covering for the Head of Finance/Finance Director for divisional HR, payroll, IT and fleet issues with support available from Group
• Oversight on the maintenance of house sales ledger including monthly sales reconciliation
• Lead and manage the Divisional finance team and ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency are maximised including maintenance of KPI and analysis schedules
• Initial contact for Finance queries or problems, conduit for reporting and escalating issues toHead of Finance/Finance Director. Assist the Head of Finance/Finance Director to ensure compliance with the Group Accounting Manual and implement business process improvements including data entry, queries and reports relating to the forecast system, as necessary
• Troubleshooting transactions and suggesting corrections, perform cost analysis and complete various returns and requests for information, as required
• Assist the Head of Finance/Finance Director with the production of the annual budget and monthly forecasting process. Additionally assist with the monthly valuation process as needed.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Finance Director/Head of Finance

• Experience of working within a similar role would be preferred.
• Experience of working with accountancy software.
• Working knowledge of COINS is desirable.

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified

• Excellent administration and organisation skills
• Analysis, numerical and report writing skills
• Strong management and time management skills
• Strong communication, listening and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to championing inclusive leadership and driving Bellway inclusive strategies

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
• Office based role with some travel within the Divisional area and Head Office, located in Newcastle upon Tyne.
• Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• Share Save Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance