Finance Manager in Northampton

Our Finance teams don't just process numbers, it’s about collecting vital information which informs decisions and drives our business. As such, it’s at the heart of our commerciality. We hold Finance in high regard as a pivotal driver in our continued success and performance, so if you enjoy working in a front‑line, operational function where your work is highly valued and impacts visibly on our people and business, this could be your kind of place.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will support the overall success of the business by managing the Finance team. You will be expected to:

• Support the Finance Director in ensuring that the Finance team is fully resourced and well‑directed, with clear guidelines and full support in achieving these goals.
• Provide cover to the Finance Director in their absence, ensuring efficient and smooth running of the department.
• Assist with accurate and robust monthly forecasting and preparation of the Divisional three‑ to five‑year business plan in line with Regional/Group requirements.
• Take part in surveying/valuation meetings and provide an appropriate level of challenge.
• Assist as required with financial management and reporting.
• Support payment and payroll processing to ensure an accurate and timely service, using the Group systems.
• Identify and ensure the resolution of issues that have significant impact on the Division.
• Ensure Division systems reflect latest information (such as the completion forecast reflecting the latest build programme/sales status).
• Ensure adherence with the Group Accounts Manual as regards Cash Management; operate and control all activities within the cash budgets.
• Assist with appropriate reporting to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule, including assisting with the preparation of the Finance Board reports and with Divisional presentations.
• Complete ad‑hoc divisional and cross‑departmental projects as necessary.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• A professionally qualified accountant with considerable post‑qualification experience in a senior commercial accounting role, ideally within the house‑building sector.
• A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business.
• Ability to be the conscience of the Division and to provide appropriate challenge to ensure all financial controls are maintained.
• Highly numerate individual with strong IT and financial analysis skills, coupled with the ability to interpret data and assess impacts on the business.
• Experience of managing budgets/cost control, and planning and organising work to meet targets.
• Ability and willingness to contribute a professional opinion to the overall management of the business.
• Self‑confidence, decisiveness, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• A motivational team‑leader focused on managing, coaching and developing the team to achieve their full potential.

Our company has been nationally recognised as a 5‑star housebuilder since 2010, delivering high‑quality homes for generations. We combine the brightest minds, the latest technology and a genuine commitment to putting customers first.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme.
• Private Medical Cover – Single Cover.
• Annual Medical Health Assessment.
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days).
• Private medical cover with access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more – including physio and talking therapies.
• Pension with first‑class pension schemes and the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
• Annual Health Assessment to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
• Additional benefits including death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family‑friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme.

Where you’ll be working: Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.