We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry London Division, at our Brentwood office. As our Finance Analyst, you will support the Divisional Finance Team and Regional Finance Director in the provision of internal/external reporting (with some focus on joint venture activities also), financial control, and financial/commercial analysis.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...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
Strong academic record
Strong GCSE/A levels or equivalent
Recognized accountancy qualification (i.e. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Strong mathematical and IT skills
Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
Good understanding of the business
Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Able to communicate to individuals at all levels
Good team working skills
Desirable...
Construction/housebuilder industry experience
Experience using COINS (ERP system)
More about the Finance Analyst role...
Review outputs from junior members of the team (month-end / banking journals, JV/JC Funding requests, debtor analysis etc.). Coach and mentor junior members of the team.
Completion of monthly management information relating to our core and joint venture activities.
Regular chasing and reporting of outstanding debtors.
Support the Divisional FC in maintaining a strong financial control environment across the Division (including maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations) and in providing technical accounting support and challenge to the Regions.
Execution of HY and FY external reporting requirements of the London Division and its Joint Ventures, building good working relationships with Group Finance and the External Auditors.
Support the wider operations of the Regional business unit, liaising with Commercial / Development / Sales and Marketing teams to provide financial insight and support alongside the Regional Finance Director.
Support in the delivery of new initiatives to improve current systems and processes.
Ad Hoc reporting and generation of information to support joint venture activities.
Provide general support to the team as and when required.
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 empower us 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, 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.