Finance Analyst

Vistry Homes Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in Brentwood is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the Divisional Finance Team in providing internal and external reporting with a focus on joint ventures. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised accountancy qualification and have strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and benefits including a company car or travel allowance.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance

Share save and share incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel is vital.
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people.

Responsibilities

• Review outputs from junior members of the team.
• Completion of monthly management information relating to joint venture activities.
• Support the Divisional FC in maintaining a strong financial control environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (i.e. ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Strong academic record

Strong GCSE/A levels or equivalent

Tools

COINS (ERP system)

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry London Division, at our Brentwood office. As our Finance Analyst, you will support the Divisional Finance Team and Regional Finance Director in the provision of internal/external reporting (with a focus on joint venture activities), financial control, and financial/commercial analysis. 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.

Responsibilities

• Review outputs from junior members of the team (month‑end / banking journals, JV/JC funding requests, debtor analysis etc.). Coach and mentor junior members of the team.
• Completion of monthly management information relating to our joint venture activities.
• Regular chasing and reporting of outstanding debtors.
• Support the Divisional FC in maintaining a strong financial control environment across the Division (including maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations) and in providing technical accounting support and challenge to the Regions.
• Execution of HY and FY external reporting requirements of the London Division and its Joint Ventures, building good working relationships with Group Finance and the External Auditors.
• Support the wider operations of the Regional business unit, liaising with Commercial / Development / Sales and Marketing teams to provide financial insight and support alongside the Regional Finance Director.
• Support in the delivery of new initiatives to improve current systems and processes.
• Ad Hoc reporting and generation of information to support joint venture activities.
• Provide general support to the team as and when required.

About Vistry

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.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record
• Strong GCSE/A levels or equivalent
• Recognised accountancy qualification (i.e. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Strong mathematical and IT skills
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Good understanding of the business
• Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non‑finance people
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Able to communicate to individuals at all levels
• Good team working skillsTime management
• Honest and discretion
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable

• Construction/housebuilder industry experience
• Experience using COINS (ERP system)

Benefits & Salary

• 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…