Financial Controller

Vistry Group PLC; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Warrington is seeking a Financial Controller to lead finance operations, support growth, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing finance, strong technical acumen, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a company car and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance at 4 x annual salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Several years of post-qualification experience as an accountant.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong technical finance skills with a significant understanding of manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team to deliver month-end accounts and reporting.
• Drive value through financial and operational insights to support growth.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting of financial data with clear communication of variances.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Advanced Excel skills

Manufacturing finance understanding

Effective communication

Teamwork

Drive and ambition

Education

Qualified Accountant with PQE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our team within Vistry Works at our factory and office facility in Warrington, Cheshire. Vistry Works plays a key role in the Vistry Group, manufacturing high quality timber frame solutions that are supplied to regions across the Group. The Financial Controller is a key role within the Vistry Works Finance Team and requires an ambitious and driven individual to support the continued growth and success of the business. This role will allow the right candidate to accelerate their career in a dynamic and fast paced environment, giving them exposure to all aspects of Vistry Works manufacturing operations and the exposure to the wider Vistry Group. 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.

What's in it for you...

• 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…

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

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Qualified Accountant with a number of years PQE (ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Effective communicator both with finance and non-finance professionals
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Strong technical acumen with a significant understanding of manufacturing finance
• Drive and ambition are essential to the role
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office with Excel at an advanced level

More about the Financial Controller role...

• Lead Finance role for the Vistry Works Warrington Site. This will include leading the team to deliver on month end accounts and reporting alongside cashflow management for the business
• Adding value to the business through excellent financial and operational understanding of the business, offering actionable ideas and initiatives to support future growth
• Drive a Business Partnering culture within the team that ensures the team are influencing and adding value across the business
• Take a lead role in the delivery on key cross functional process, efficiency and growth projects
• Work alongside peers to ensure consistency of approach across all VW factories
• Leading the team to deliver insightful and actionable financial reporting that has a meaningful impact on the operational efficiency of the factory
• Ensure that monthly accounts and reporting packs are accurate, timely and are clearly communicating the key variances along with appropriate actions
• Ensure all reporting is fit for purpose and appropriate for the intended audience
• Ad-hoc management information requests for the Operations Directory / Vistry Works FD / Vistry Works Managing Director and Group Finance Team
• Lead the HY and FY external reporting requirements of Vistry Works Warrington, building good working relationships with Group Finance
• Lead in the preparation of the Budget and Five-Year Strategic Plan for the factory
• Ensure that a strong financial control environment is maintained within the factory

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 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.