Head of Finance

Cognisant; Warrington; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Property Developer in Warrington is seeking a commercially focused Head of Finance to join its senior leadership team. The role balances financial control with strategic commercial partnering, including land acquisitions, development appraisals, and business strategy.

The position offers a path to Finance Director and requires a qualified accountant with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels. A competitive package includes bonus and car allowance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience in housebuilding, property development, construction, or related project-led environments.
• Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional finance function with robust controls, reporting, compliance and governance.
• Deliver management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning.
• Partner with the leadership team to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial analysis and challenge to support land acquisitions, development appraisals and investments.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and forecasting to optimise performance.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team and promote continuous improvement.
• Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.

Skills

Financial controls

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Land acquisitions

Development appraisals

Business strategy

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Salary: £90,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits.

Company: Regional Property Developer.

About the Role

A successful and growing regional property developer is seeking a commercially focused Head of Finance to join its senior leadership team in Warrington.

This is a broad and influential role combining strong financial stewardship with strategic commercial partnering. The role offers a balanced mix of financial control, reporting, forecasting, and governance alongside commercial involvement in land acquisition, development appraisals, operational performance, and business strategy. You will play a key role in challenging and supporting decision-making to drive sustainable growth and maximise returns across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader seeking a highly visible role with genuine influence and a clear pathway to Finance Director in the medium term.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the regional finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, reporting, compliance, and governance.
• Deliver accurate management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term business planning.
• Partner with the leadership team to drive commercial performance, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial challenge to support land acquisitions, development appraisals, and investment decisions.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and forecasting to optimise business performance.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team, embedding best practice and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial and commercial analysis.

The Person

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) ideally within housebuilding, property development, construction, or a related project-led environment.

You will combine strong technical accounting and financial control expertise with commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence decision-making at senior level.