Head of Finance in Cambridge

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, creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. We are positive about making adjustments and providing flexible working and would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

A unique opportunity has opened within Bellway to become the principal finance lead on our Springstead Village joint venture, based in Cherry Hinton, Cambridge. The JV forms part of the wider Bellway Essex Division but operates as a stand-alone LLP with its own on-site project office overseeing infrastructure and unit delivery across multiple live phases. With support and oversight from the Essex Divisional Finance Director, the Head of Finance will take full responsibility for driving the financial performance of the LLP and will be a key member of the LLP’s senior management team, owning all financial forecasting and reporting for the LLP and maintaining relationships with the finance teams of our JV partners. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / Head of Finance looking for a pathway to progression to a future Finance Director role.

Responsibilities

• Develop the business plan, align it to the LLP’s strategic objectives, and own the budget and forecast for the division with focus on WIP and cash management.
• Own and control the Joint Venture Financial model, ensuring it is complete, accurate, and updated in a timely manner; model various strategies and critically appraise inputs and outputs.
• Act as the primary divisional contact for HR, payroll, IT, and fleet issues; lead and manage the Divisional finance team to maximise accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with the Group Accounting Manual and manage interim and year-end processes with external auditors through to sign-off for the division.
• Oversee all month-end processes for the Joint Venture and timely delivery of management information to the Bellway divisional management team, Joint Venture Partners, and Group.
• Manage treasury with monthly and daily cash flow forecasts to support informed strategic decisions by Joint Venture Partners.
• Take responsibility for all taxes related to the Division (VAT, CIS, payroll taxes, corporation tax, and residential property developer tax).
• Forecast valuation revenues in conjunction with the Sales Director for quarterly valuations and review costs and risks with the Commercial and Construction Directors.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Divisional Finance Director and/or Group Finance Management Team.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Considerable post-qualification experience in accounting, financial control, and commercial finance/business partnering.
• Experience leading financial and management accounting, month-end close, liaising with external auditors, providing analysis, P&L and cash flow forecasting, and supporting decision-making.
• Experience in leading and developing a team.
• Experience of working with Joint Ventures is preferred; working knowledge of COINS is desirable.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Excellent administration, organisation, and analytical skills; strong communication, listening and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and maintain discretion and confidentiality; high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; proficient IT skills with Microsoft Office and adaptability to new systems.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Role and Working Conditions

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

In Return We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Competitive car allowance
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.