Finance Manager

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have a great opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our Vistry Works team at our Warrington factory. As the Finance Manager you will be responsible for supporting the financial management and performance of Vistry Works, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, strong financial control, and insightful analysis. Working closely with the Financial Controller and operational teams, the role plays a key part in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes. This position provides leadership within the finance function and contributes to improving operational performance and financial outcomes.

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

- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

- Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- 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

- Christmas company shutdown

- 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

- Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

- Experience working within the manufacturing industry

- Management accounting

- Budgeting and forecasting

- Strong Excel skills

- Financial reporting

- Analytical thinking

- Business partnering

- Communication skills

- Planning and organisation

Desirable…

- Leadership or Management training

- Financial systems experience (e.g. Dynamics 365)

More about the Finance Manager role…

- Deliver accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting

- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes with operational input

- Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting commentary and landing view forecasts.

- Lead and complete accurate and timely month-end and year-end processes.

- Ensure data integrity across financial systems, including Dynamics 365 and Anaplan.

- Prepare and review short term and long term cash forecast

- Provide financial insight and challenge to operational teams to improve performance

- Ensure financial controls and processes are implemented and adhered to

- Support the senior finance and operational stakeholders in driving financial performance and business results

- Build strong relationships with operational and commercial stakeholders

- Support and develop junior members of the finance team

- Assist with audit processes and ensure compliance with group standards

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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