Head of Financial Reporting & Controls

Head of Financial Reporting & Controls

Company:
Bellway Homes

Location:

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

The Head of Financial Reporting and Controls will lead the Group finance team which consists of 5 people including 3 qualified accountants and report directly to the Group Financial Controller.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparation and review of the group consolidated accounts including the annual report.
• Review of half‑year and year‑end group consolidated financial information and consolidation adjustments.
• Review of any technical accounting area such as land creditors, IFRS
  16 leases, IFRS2 share‑based payments and the legacy building safety improvements provision.
• Preparation of the Group’s going‑concern and viability assessment.
• Preparation of any required Audit Committee papers on technical or judgemental areas of accounting.
• Consolidation, review and analysis of divisional information.
• Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of half‑year, year‑end and trading update statements before release.
• Reviewing detailed analysis ahead of the half‑year, year‑end and trading update announcements.
• Review of subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Communicating with external auditors and managing the year‑end audit process.
• Liaising with other external advisors.
• Review of any material new contracts to determine the correct accounting treatment.
• Monitoring changes in IFRS and assessing their impact on the Group.
• Supporting the investor relations team with financial investor queries and preparation of the Analyst Presentation for the half‑year and year‑end results.
• Reviewing and enhancing the Group’s systems and controls, including rolling out new processes.
• Review and management of the budget and forecast for some group consolidation entities.
• Review of monthly management accounts, supporting schedules and commentary for some group consolidation entities.
• Producing other ad‑hoc financial reports for management and the Board.
• Responsibility for any other ad‑hoc external reporting, e.g. National Statistics.
• Other group‑wide finance projects.

Experience:

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Experience in a fast‑paced environment with strict reporting deadlines.
• Experience in construction or house building is desirable.
• Big 4 certified accountant is desirable.
• Experience with listed companies is desirable.

Qualifications and Training:

• GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). A‑Level Maths is desirable.
• ACCA or ACA qualified, with at least 5 years of experience post‑qualification.

Skills and Aptitude:

• 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 and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

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