Senior Finance Manager

TipTopJob; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housebuilder in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to manage their Finance Department and ensure financial governance. You'll play a key regional leadership role, preparing management accounts and providing financial insights at board meetings. Ideal candidates will have strong management skills and extensive financial reporting experience while fostering a collaborative team environment. This position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial reporting and management.
• Capable of leading a finance team effectively.
• Strong analytical skills for strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department.
• Prepare and present monthly Management Accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial governance and controls.
• Take ownership of regional budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide financial input at key meetings.

Skills

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

Ability to think strategically

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Organised and able to manage time effectively

Drive and energy in delivering high performance

Job description

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. The Central Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial health and performance of the business.

This is a key regional leadership role, responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operation of the Finance Department, ensuring strong governance, and delivering accurate and timely reporting. The Senior Finance Manager deputises for the Finance Director, providing critical insight and leadership support at both regional and Group level. As a member of the regional Senior Management Team, the Senior Finance Manager works closely with the Board and departmental leaders to drive commercial performance, ensure financial compliance, strong controls within the regions, including providing financial management information to support decision making in the region and support sustainable business growth.

Financial Reporting and 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 and 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
• A Line‑manage and develop the regional finance team, assisting with recruitment as the team grows to support the region's expansion strategy

Commercial and 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 and 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.

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 technique