Head of Finance

Bellway Homes; Honiton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK house builder is seeking a Head of Finance to join its Senior Management Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance and management across the business. Key responsibilities include developing the business plan, overseeing financial operations, and leading the finance team. Applicants should have ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications and experience in financial control. Competitive salary, company car allowance, and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Post-qualified experience in accounting and financial control, preferably as Head of Finance.
• Proven experience leading month-end close with external auditors.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the division business plan with functional heads.
• Manage interim and year-end processes with external auditors.
• Deliver treasury management and cash-flow forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial control

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Head of Finance – Bellway

Join Bellway’s Divisions Senior Management Team as Head of Finance, driving financial performance and position across the Divisions business. The role reports to the Finance Director and sits in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop the division business plan in partnership with functional heads, ensuring alignment to the Group’s strategic objectives.
• Own the budget and three‑year forecast, delivering accurate, well‑managed financial plans.
• Review and challenge proposed land acquisitions, including financial assumptions and VAT implications.
• Act as the primary divisional contact for HR, payroll, IT and fleet matters.
• Lead and manage the divisional finance team to maximise accuracy, quality and efficiency.
• Manage interim and year‑end processes with external auditors, ensuring timely sign‑off.
• Oversee month‑end procedures, providing timely management information to the division and Group.
• Deliver treasury management, producing accurate monthly and daily cash‑flow forecasts.
• Prepare and submit Group returns (year‑end, half‑year, budgets, pay review, bonus calculations, national statistics, prompt payments).
• Ensure compliance with all taxes relating to the division (VAT, CIS, payroll taxes, corporation tax).
• Collaborate with Sales to forecast valuation revenues.

Qualifications & Skills

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Post‑qualified experience in accounting and financial control, preferably as Head of Finance or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading month‑end close, working with external auditors and delivering profit & loss, cash‑flow, forecasting and planning.
• Experience developing and leading a finance team.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and report‑writing skills.
• Strong administration, organisational, time‑management and communication abilities.
• Problem‑solving, listening and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• High attention to detail, self‑stimulation and teamwork.
• Proficient IT skills, adept at Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and quick to adapt to new systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Company car allowance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Access to discounts and benefits portal.
• Life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.