Finance Analyst

Description:

We have a great opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our Wolverhampton office. As our Finance Analyst you will be responsible for taking a lead role in the Finance team by preparing the monthly management accounts, associated journals and reporting. You will provide financial commentaries, insight and support for Senior Management whilst coaching and mentoring junior members.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
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 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...
At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.

We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.

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Benefits

Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.

Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities