Senior Finance Manager

Allison Homes; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housebuilding company in the East of England is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance department. The role involves preparing monthly Management Accounts, managing budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with tax obligations. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with excellent organizational skills and significant experience in finance. Competitive salary and benefits are included in the package, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

House purchase discount scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience in budgeting and cost control is necessary.
• The ideal candidate will possess strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly Management Accounts.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the Finance Department.
• Take ownership of regional budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and other tax obligations.
• Build strong relationships to support the workflow.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written presentation skills

High level of interpersonal skills

Experience of delivering timely, accurate reporting

Budgeting and cost control

Proven management skills

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)

Tools

COINS system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Finance Manager

Location: Central Region

Reports to: Financial Director

Hours: Full time, Permanent

About the Role

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England. Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone. We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare and present monthly Management Accounts, including balance sheet and cash
• Prepare year-end packs and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain robust financial records and ensure timely submission of all Group and statutory reporting.

Leadership & Department Management

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Finance Department, deputising for the Finance Director when required.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve issues raised by the Finance team.
• Build strong relationships across the business to support smooth workflow and delivery of the 5 year plan.
• Line-manage and develop the regional finance team, assisting with recruitment as the team grows to support the region's expansion strategy.

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Take full ownership of regional budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with Group policies and deadlines.
• Provide critical financial input at Board meetings, valuation reviews, Build Sales meetings, and Housing Association/External Review meetings.
• Review and challenge site appraisals, cost-to-complete forecasts and margin reporting.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making, problem-solving and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead the creation of board slides, PDP meeting minutes, and management packs.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with VAT, SDLT and other tax obligations relating to land and property transactions.
• Review and maintain COINS procedures, ensuring integrity of data and system controls.
• Support end-of-quarter and year-end reporting requirements in line with Group deadlines.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems and financial processes across the region.

This list is not exhaustive.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Essential:

• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Experience of delivering timely, accurate and concise reporting
• Experience of budgeting, cost control and management reporting
• Proven management skills
• Able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Must be organised and able to manage their time effectively.
• Demonstrate drive and energy in delivering high performance and keeping team focused on business results.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of people management tools and techniques e.g. talent mapping; succession planning etc.
• Experience of managing staff.
• House Building/Construction experience.
• COINS system experience.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• House-building or construction industry experience preferred.

Education and Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA).
• Knowledge of COINS or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills; confident using Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

The benefit package for this role includes

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme).
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan.
• Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Allison Homes, please do not hesitate to apply.