Job Description
Role overview
* ID: 2025-7548
* Entity: Vistry
* Region: Vistry North West Midlands
* Department: Finance & Tax
* Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
* Job Location: Wolverhampton
* Date Posted: 04.07.2025
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our Wolverhampton office. As our Assistant Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in the Finance team by supporting the preparation of the monthly management accounts, associated journals and reporting. You will also be providing financial commentaries, insight and support for Senior Management.
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.
* Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...
o Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
o Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
o Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
o 2 Volunteering days per annum
o Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
o Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
o Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
o Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
o Share save and share incentive schemes
o Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
* In return, what we would like from you...
o Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
o Proven ability to work within a fast-paced month end environment delivering insightful management accounts and supporting analysis
o Knowledge of relevant technical accounting concepts and ability to critically apply these
o Advanced user of MS Excel. Comfortable with manipulating high volumes of data with an eye on generating efficiencies within our financial processes
o Strong organisational skills, multi-tasking ability, attention to detail and conscientious
o Self-confidence, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
o Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues across a number of departments
o Proactive, self-starter who is comfortable problem solving as an individual or as part of a team
o Comfortable in working in a large, well-structured organisation, either from Practise or Industry
o Part Qualified Accounting Professional (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
o Construction/Developer/Real Estate experience desirable, but not essential
o Experience with COINs software and Anaplan forecasting modules desirable, but not essential
* More about the Assistant Finance Analyst role...
o Support the regional month end process adhering to group timetables. This will include managing complex areas such as Revenue, WIP and Cost of Sales calculations.
o Assist with accurate and robust monthly forecasting, liaising with Commercial and Sales where necessary.
o Reconcile cashbook positions weekly and become highly familiar with the cashflow needs of the business. Generate accurate weekly cashflow forecasts and hold the business accountable to these.
o Own the Balance Sheet reconciliation process highlighting associated risks and opportunities.
o Support with annual business planning challenging via a bottom-up approach including all overhead and discretionary expenditure.
o Assist with Half Year and Full Year Audit queries to ensure compliance.
o Support Group Finance with the delivery of statutory information.
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 empowerus 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,â¯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.
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Benefits
Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days’ holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.
Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.
Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Why Vistry
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.