Harron Homes
Group Planner - Group Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career and gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle? We are looking for a Group Planner to join our team and support planning activity across the North Midlands and Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about planning, curious about how developments come forward, and keen to build their technical knowledge and professional experience within a growing development environment. You will work closely with our Group Planning Manager, Land, Technical, Commercial, Construction and Sales teams, as well as Local Planning Authorities and external consultants. From researching potential development sites through to planning applications, conditions, Section 106 obligations and ongoing compliance, you will get involved in a broad range of work that will give you a genuine understanding of the development planning process. What will you be doing? No two days will be the same. You will have the opportunity to: Support the planning function across our North Midlands and Yorkshire regions. Research planning history, policies, site allocations, constraints, housing land supply and other key planning considerations to support land appraisals. Assist with the preparation and coordination of planning applications and pre-application enquires. Coordinate and monitor discharge of condition applications, ensuring information is gathered, submissions are made and deadlines are tracked. Monitor live planning applications and identify emerging issues, risks and delays. Review planning decisions, conditions and Section 106 obligations, ensuring important requirements and trigger points are accurately recorded. Carry out research into Local Plans, emerging planning policy, affordable housing, housing mix and other planning matters. Prepare planning correspondence, briefing notes, reports and site appraisal information. Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, consultants and other stakeholders on routine planning matters. Coordinate information from different teams across the business to keep planning submissions moving. Maintain accurate planning trackers, records and key dates. Assist with non-material amendments, Section 73 applications and other planning submissions. Attend meetings, site visits, planning committees and pre-application meetings where required. Take ownership of allocated planning workstreams, managing them through to completion and escalating issues where appropriate. What we are looking for? We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and genuinely interested in planning and development. You might already have experience within planning, housebuilding, residential development, consultancy, a Local Planning Authority or a related property environment - or you may be at an earlier stage in your career and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills. You will ideally have: A relevant qualification in Town Planning, Geography, Property, the Build Environment or a related subject - although this isn't essential. Some practical experience or exposure to planning or the development process. An understanding of planning applications, planning conditions, policy research or development management would be advantageous. Strong research, analytical and organisational skills. Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence using IT systems, trackers and information management tools. The initiative to take ownership of tasks while knowing when to ask for support. A willingness to travel between our regional offices, development sites and external meetings when required. Most importantly you will be keen to learn, willing to get involved and motivated to build your career in planning. Your development matters. This role is designed to give you a structured route to develop your planning career. You will be supported to build your technical knowledge, professional judgement and confidence, while gradually taking ownership of more complex planning workstreams. There will also be opportunities to explore external learning, professional development and Local Planning Authority shadowing, giving you valuable insight into planning from both the develop and Local Planning Authority perspectives. What's on offer? Competitive salary Company car or car allowance Annual bonus Pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Able to purchase additional annual leave Life assurance Able to enrol into a salary sacrifice pension scheme Room to develop, grow and progress your career Access to Employee Assistance Programme Able to be based in either Yorkshire (Morley) or North Midlands (Barlborough) We believe Harron Homes is a place for everyone, no matter where you come from, what you look like or how you identify. Please note due to the volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please accept this as confirmation that we will not be progressing with your application further on this occasion.
Group Planner - Group Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career and gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle? We are looking for a Group Planner to join our team and support planning activity across the North Midlands and Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about planning, curious about how developments come forward, and keen to build their technical knowledge and professional experience within a growing development environment. You will work closely with our Group Planning Manager, Land, Technical, Commercial, Construction and Sales teams, as well as Local Planning Authorities and external consultants. From researching potential development sites through to planning applications, conditions, Section 106 obligations and ongoing compliance, you will get involved in a broad range of work that will give you a genuine understanding of the development planning process. What will you be doing? No two days will be the same. You will have the opportunity to: Support the planning function across our North Midlands and Yorkshire regions. Research planning history, policies, site allocations, constraints, housing land supply and other key planning considerations to support land appraisals. Assist with the preparation and coordination of planning applications and pre-application enquires. Coordinate and monitor discharge of condition applications, ensuring information is gathered, submissions are made and deadlines are tracked. Monitor live planning applications and identify emerging issues, risks and delays. Review planning decisions, conditions and Section 106 obligations, ensuring important requirements and trigger points are accurately recorded. Carry out research into Local Plans, emerging planning policy, affordable housing, housing mix and other planning matters. Prepare planning correspondence, briefing notes, reports and site appraisal information. Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, consultants and other stakeholders on routine planning matters. Coordinate information from different teams across the business to keep planning submissions moving. Maintain accurate planning trackers, records and key dates. Assist with non-material amendments, Section 73 applications and other planning submissions. Attend meetings, site visits, planning committees and pre-application meetings where required. Take ownership of allocated planning workstreams, managing them through to completion and escalating issues where appropriate. What we are looking for? We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and genuinely interested in planning and development. You might already have experience within planning, housebuilding, residential development, consultancy, a Local Planning Authority or a related property environment - or you may be at an earlier stage in your career and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills. You will ideally have: A relevant qualification in Town Planning, Geography, Property, the Build Environment or a related subject - although this isn't essential. Some practical experience or exposure to planning or the development process. An understanding of planning applications, planning conditions, policy research or development management would be advantageous. Strong research, analytical and organisational skills. Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence using IT systems, trackers and information management tools. The initiative to take ownership of tasks while knowing when to ask for support. A willingness to travel between our regional offices, development sites and external meetings when required. Most importantly you will be keen to learn, willing to get involved and motivated to build your career in planning. Your development matters. This role is designed to give you a structured route to develop your planning career. You will be supported to build your technical knowledge, professional judgement and confidence, while gradually taking ownership of more complex planning workstreams. There will also be opportunities to explore external learning, professional development and Local Planning Authority shadowing, giving you valuable insight into planning from both the develop and Local Planning Authority perspectives. What's on offer? Competitive salary Company car or car allowance Annual bonus Pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Able to purchase additional annual leave Life assurance Able to enrol into a salary sacrifice pension scheme Room to develop, grow and progress your career Access to Employee Assistance Programme Able to be based in either Yorkshire (Morley) or North Midlands (Barlborough) We believe Harron Homes is a place for everyone, no matter where you come from, what you look like or how you identify. Please note due to the volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please accept this as confirmation that we will not be progressing with your application further on this occasion.
Harron Homes
Finance Manager - Group We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join Harron Homes. This is a key role within the finance function, providing strong financial oversight across our two operational regions and acting as a trusted finance partner to senior operational teams. The Finance Manager will take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial analysis and business partnering, while managing and developing the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating beyond the numbers, challenging assumptions, supporting commercial decision making and helping a growing business improve the quality and effectiveness of its financial management. The role: Financial Reporting & Control Manage month end reporting process and ensure agreed deadlines are met. Review monthly management accounts and provide clear analysis and commentary on performance against budget, forecast and prior periods. Identify and communicate key risks, opportunities, sensitivities and material movements. Review material journals, provisions, accruals and accounting estimates. Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. Ensure consistent accounting treatments, reporting standards and financial controls across both regions. Identify control weaknesses and drive appropriate corrective action. Cash Flow & Site Valuations Prepare and review monthly regional cash flow packs, working closely with operational teams. Maintain site cash flows covering revenue, costs, margins, work in progress and cost-to-complete forecasts. Review site valuation submissions, challenge assumptions and ensure forcasts accurately reflect the latest position. Work with regional teams to maintain current and pre-development site forecasts. Support the Finance Director with sensitivity and scenario analysis, including the impact of sales rates, pricing, incentives, build programmes and cost movements on profitability and cash flow. Attend regional review meetings where financial input is required. Budgeting & Forecasting Support the Finance Director with the annual budgeting and periodic reforcasting processes. Coordinate financial input from regional operational teams to ensure budgets and forecasts reflect current business plans. Continually improve the accuracy, efficiency and usefulness of forecasting models and processes. Banking & Cash Management Support the Finance Director with day to day cash management activities. Assist with banking, covenant and bond-provider reporting. Liaise with banks and bond providers on routine matters as required. Support effective banking, payment and fraud-prevention controls. Review bank payments and payment runs, ensuring appropriate authorisation procedures have been followed. Business Partnering Act as a senior finance contact for Regional Managing Directors and operational teams. Build strong working relationships across Commercial, Sales, Construction, Land and Technical functions. Provide constructive challenge to financial and commercial assumptions. Ensure agreed financial actions are followed through. Escalate material financial risks and concerns to the Finance Director. Promote financial accountability and consistency across the Group. Statutory, Tax & Audit Coordinate information required for statutory accounts and support the annual external audit. Support the Finance Director with corporation tax, VAT, CIS, PAYE and other statutory or tax matters and enquiries. Leadership & Development Manage, mentor and develop the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant. Set high standards for accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure responsibilities previously undertaken by regional Financial Controllers are effectively embedded within the central Finance team. Deputise for the Finance Director on routine financial and reporting matters when required. Systems & Process Improvement Drive consistent finance processes and controls across both operational regions. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate finance activities. Support the effective use and ongoing development of COINS. Improve the quality, accessibility and commercial value of management information. Ensure key finance processes and responsibilities are clearly documented. About you: You will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in financial control, management accounting, forecasting and commercial finance. You will be confident working with senior operational stakeholders and comfortable providing constructive challenge when required. You will ideally have: ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent). Significant experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position. Experience managing and developing a small finance team. Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow projections. Excellent commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Experience within housebuilding, construction or another project-based environment is desirable. Experience with VAT, CIS, PAYE and other statutory reporting and enquries. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities. COINS experience is desirable. Personal attributes: A clear, confident and effective communicator at all levels. Commercially minded and able to translate financial information into meaningful business insight. Highly organised, dependable and able to deliver to deadlines. Exceptionally accurate, with strong attention to detail. A motivated and supportive leader who enjoys developing others. Proactive, curious and committed to continuous improvement. A confident decision-maker with sound commercial judgement. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operational environment. We believe Harron Homes is a place for everyone, no matter where you come from, what you look like or how you identify. Please note due to the volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please accept this as confirmation that we will not be progressing with your application further on this occasion.
Finance Manager - Group We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join Harron Homes. This is a key role within the finance function, providing strong financial oversight across our two operational regions and acting as a trusted finance partner to senior operational teams. The Finance Manager will take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial analysis and business partnering, while managing and developing the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating beyond the numbers, challenging assumptions, supporting commercial decision making and helping a growing business improve the quality and effectiveness of its financial management. The role: Financial Reporting & Control Manage month end reporting process and ensure agreed deadlines are met. Review monthly management accounts and provide clear analysis and commentary on performance against budget, forecast and prior periods. Identify and communicate key risks, opportunities, sensitivities and material movements. Review material journals, provisions, accruals and accounting estimates. Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. Ensure consistent accounting treatments, reporting standards and financial controls across both regions. Identify control weaknesses and drive appropriate corrective action. Cash Flow & Site Valuations Prepare and review monthly regional cash flow packs, working closely with operational teams. Maintain site cash flows covering revenue, costs, margins, work in progress and cost-to-complete forecasts. Review site valuation submissions, challenge assumptions and ensure forcasts accurately reflect the latest position. Work with regional teams to maintain current and pre-development site forecasts. Support the Finance Director with sensitivity and scenario analysis, including the impact of sales rates, pricing, incentives, build programmes and cost movements on profitability and cash flow. Attend regional review meetings where financial input is required. Budgeting & Forecasting Support the Finance Director with the annual budgeting and periodic reforcasting processes. Coordinate financial input from regional operational teams to ensure budgets and forecasts reflect current business plans. Continually improve the accuracy, efficiency and usefulness of forecasting models and processes. Banking & Cash Management Support the Finance Director with day to day cash management activities. Assist with banking, covenant and bond-provider reporting. Liaise with banks and bond providers on routine matters as required. Support effective banking, payment and fraud-prevention controls. Review bank payments and payment runs, ensuring appropriate authorisation procedures have been followed. Business Partnering Act as a senior finance contact for Regional Managing Directors and operational teams. Build strong working relationships across Commercial, Sales, Construction, Land and Technical functions. Provide constructive challenge to financial and commercial assumptions. Ensure agreed financial actions are followed through. Escalate material financial risks and concerns to the Finance Director. Promote financial accountability and consistency across the Group. Statutory, Tax & Audit Coordinate information required for statutory accounts and support the annual external audit. Support the Finance Director with corporation tax, VAT, CIS, PAYE and other statutory or tax matters and enquiries. Leadership & Development Manage, mentor and develop the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant. Set high standards for accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure responsibilities previously undertaken by regional Financial Controllers are effectively embedded within the central Finance team. Deputise for the Finance Director on routine financial and reporting matters when required. Systems & Process Improvement Drive consistent finance processes and controls across both operational regions. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate finance activities. Support the effective use and ongoing development of COINS. Improve the quality, accessibility and commercial value of management information. Ensure key finance processes and responsibilities are clearly documented. About you: You will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in financial control, management accounting, forecasting and commercial finance. You will be confident working with senior operational stakeholders and comfortable providing constructive challenge when required. You will ideally have: ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent). Significant experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position. Experience managing and developing a small finance team. Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow projections. Excellent commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Experience within housebuilding, construction or another project-based environment is desirable. Experience with VAT, CIS, PAYE and other statutory reporting and enquries. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities. COINS experience is desirable. Personal attributes: A clear, confident and effective communicator at all levels. Commercially minded and able to translate financial information into meaningful business insight. Highly organised, dependable and able to deliver to deadlines. Exceptionally accurate, with strong attention to detail. A motivated and supportive leader who enjoys developing others. Proactive, curious and committed to continuous improvement. A confident decision-maker with sound commercial judgement. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operational environment. We believe Harron Homes is a place for everyone, no matter where you come from, what you look like or how you identify. Please note due to the volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please accept this as confirmation that we will not be progressing with your application further on this occasion.
