Job Description
Gleeson Homes is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to play a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and clarity of financial reporting across our Regional business. This position is well-suited to someone who thrives on collaboration, brings strong technical capability, and enjoys working closely with operational teams to support informed decision-making.
You’ll work alongside colleagues across Finance and the wider business, supporting the Regional Head of Finance in delivering high-quality financial outputs and providing insight that helps drive performance. The role offers a blend of hands‑on financial management, business partnering, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounts
* Produce month-end financials for the Region in line with Gleeson Homes accounting policies and guidance from the Gleeson Homes Finance Director and Financial Controller.
* Ensure judgements are transparent, well-supported and agreed with the Regional Head of Finance.
* Support the preparation of monthly commentary to explain results.
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Work closely with the Regional Head of Finance, Gleeson Homes Financial Controller and Regional Management Team to support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
Overheads Management
* Help ensure overhead costs are accurately recorded, analysed and understood.
* Provide constructive challenge and insight to the Regional Management Team.
Cash Flow Forecasting & Management
* Support the Regional Head of Finance in understanding in-month cash flows and forecasting future cash requirements, particularly relating to land and build expenditure.
* Highlight and challenge areas of poor return on investment.
Balance Sheet Ownership
* Develop a deep understanding of each site within the Region.
* Explain levels of WIP (both equivalent units and balance sheet values) and raise areas of concern with the Regional and Homes Finance teams.
Data Accuracy & Integrity
* Help drive improvements in data quality across the Region.
* Support teams in addressing and resolving issues with data submissions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Build strong working relationships with operational teams to understand performance drivers and support continuous improvement.
Operational Support
* Work closely with the Regional Head of Finance on day-to-day operational finance tasks.
* Provide cover for the Regional Head of Finance when required.
Skills & Qualifications
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Strong Excel capability; experience with COINS and Anaplan is an advantage.
* High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with operational stakeholders.
* Collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across functions.
* Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Career Development
This role provides a strong platform for progression into positions such as:
* Regional Head of Finance
* Homes Financial Controller
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