Divisional Financial Controller

Divisional Financial Controller Join to apply for the Divisional Financial Controller role at Vistry Group. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Divisional Financial Controller to join our team within Vistry Yorkshire, North Midlands and West Division. We are ideally seeking someone who is based around the Southern part of the division, around Reading/Basingstoke, due to expectations of office and site visits. As our Divisional Financial Controller, you will hold a key financial oversight role for the Division ensuring consolidation and understanding of Divisional performance/forecasts and supporting commercial decision making, in addition to prompting a robust financial control environment and delivering the Finance transformation agenda. The role supports the Divisional Finance Director, and wider leadership team, to understand complex issues and deliver sustainable solutions. 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. Benefits Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 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 Employee rewards portal with many more benefits Requirements Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification) with significant PQE IT literate including MS Excel/Outlook Significant experience of operating a robust financial control environment and driving change and continuous improvement in control and process efficiency Strong technical accounting acumen with a good understanding of IFRS Strong verbal and report writing skills with the ability to express financial results articulately at multiple levels up to Board level Experience of influencing and delivering change in a matrix management structure Effective communicator both with finance and non‑finance professionals Drive and ambition to deliver results Desirable COINS finance system experience Construction / Housebuilding industry experience Key Responsibilities Coordinate and consolidate the financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting process for the Division Deliver weekly, monthly, periodic and ad‑hoc Divisional reporting requirements e.g. sales reporting, Management Accounts, half‑year/year‑end reporting requirements Financial reporting and control Proactively promote and maintain the financial reporting and control processes across the division, ensuring processes are delivered consistently, efficiently and in line with Group policies and best practice Key point of contact in the division for technical accounting queries and queries on the application of the Vistry Finance Manual Be the key point of contact and coordination for internal and external audit relating to the division Work with Group Finance, other Divisional Financial Controllers, and the Director of Finance Integration and Transformation on delivering standardisation and enhancements to the Group’s Finance policies, processes and systems, and landing these changes within the division Deputise for the Divisional Finance Director at key meetings, where required Ad‑hoc analysis and projects as required e.g. Business unit benchmarking As appropriate, join joint venture/joint operation Boards 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. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr