Finance Analyst

Vistry Group PLC; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder seeks a Finance Analyst to provide financial analysis and reporting. The role involves preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and budget support. Ideal candidates are ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified with strong Excel and analytical skills. We value integrity, caring, and quality, and offer a supportive environment for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience in housebuilding/construction is desirable.
• Experience with Joint Venture accounting principles.
• Strong mathematical and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports for Group activities.
• Assist in cash flow forecasts preparation.
• Control overhead budgets and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Team working skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

COINS (ERP system)

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell... We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our Coleshill office. As our Finance Analyst, you will support the Regional Finance Manager and Regional Finance Director by providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial and commercial analysis, internal and external reporting, and financial control. The role will focus on both core business and joint venture activities, ensuring robust financial management and supporting decision-making across the region.

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.

In return, what we would like from you...

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Fully qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Able to produce accurate information to deadlines
• Experience implementing and improving processes
• 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
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Flexible and proactive approach
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Able to communicate with individuals at all levels
• Good team working skills
• Time management
• Honest and discretion
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable

• Experience in a similar role, particularly in housebuilding/construction
• Experience within Joint Venture accounting principles, including production of Financial Statements and reporting
• Knowledge of the housebuilding industry
• Experience using COINS (ERP system)

More about the Finance Analyst role...

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Production of weekly and monthly reports for Group and joint venture activities.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Production of reports to support monthly forecasts and budget processes.
• Monthly written reports on actual performance versus budget and previous forecasts.
• Production and control of overhead budgets.
• Month-end reconciliations and account analysis.
• Preparation and input of journals, prepayments, and accruals.
• Posting of house sale completion statements and journals to COINS (ERP system).
• Monitoring daily bank movements, including actual and 3-month forecast reporting.
• Support with the production of joint venture budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Monitor performance against management plans, ensuring results, trends, and risks are clearly communicated.
• Chasing and reporting of outstanding sundry debtors.
• Raising ad hoc sales invoices and purchase orders; coding invoices for relevant costs.
• Maintain and update financial systems, assisting in their development.
• Provide general support to the finance team as required.
• Any other finance duties as directed to meet business requirements.

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...

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 empowerus 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.