Job Introduction
We’re Hiring: Regional Finance Director – Lead the Financial Future of Our Region
Are you an influential finance leader with the confidence, commercial acumen and strategic mindset to shape the performance of a regional housebuilding business? We’re looking for a Regional Finance Director to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth, disciplined cash generation and strong financial governance across the Region.
As the senior financial authority for the Region, you’ll partner closely with the Regional Managing Director, providing insight, challenge and direction across land acquisition, development delivery and sales performance. You’ll ensure financial integrity, lead high‑quality reporting, and act as a key gatekeeper for compliance with Group accounting policies and governance standards.
This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role — ideal for someone who thrives on influencing decisions, building capability and shaping long‑term performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Financial leadership & governance — acting as the senior finance authority for the Region
* Management accounts & reporting — ensuring accuracy, integrity and clear insight every month
* Budgeting & forecasting — leading robust, realistic and strategically aligned plans
* Commercial valuation oversight — challenging revenues, costs and margins to protect performance
* Development appraisal support — ensuring appraisals are balanced, prudent and aligned to Group returns
* Cashflow ownership — overseeing forecasting, delivery and scenario modelling
* Data, systems & insight — championing accuracy, consistency and high‑quality financial information
* Cross‑functional collaboration — partnering Land, Sales, Construction and Commercial teams
* Leadership & team development — building a high‑performing, commercially aware finance team
What You’ll Bring
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
* Senior finance leadership experience in housebuilding, construction or a capital‑intensive environment
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of group‑level reporting
* Proven ability to influence senior operational and commercial leaders
* Experience supporting land appraisals, CVRs, and development cashflows
* Advanced analytical and modelling capability
* Confidence to challenge assumptions and hold firm positions when required
* A strategic mindset with the ability to translate operational activity into financial insight
What Success Looks Like
* Strong regional margin and cash performance
* High‑quality, timely and accurate financial reporting
* Robust governance and disciplined commercial decision‑making
* A capable, confident and engaged regional finance team
* Clear financial insight that shapes regional strategy and delivery
Career Progression
This role offers a clear pathway into senior Group‑level finance leadership, including:
* Divisional Finance Director
* Group Financial Controller
* Broader operational leadership roles