Finance Manager

Are you a Finance Manager looking for a new opportunity within the housebuilding industry?

Does the sound of joining an award winning, growing company appeal to you?

Then get in touch!

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join my client, a multiple award-winning Bristol based company. As Finance Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the business by managing budgets, forecasts, cost control, and financial reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring effective financial planning and analysis, supporting land acquisition, development appraisals, and monitoring project profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and input into board reports.
• Monitor project-level P&L, cash flow forecasts, and WIP (Work in Progress) schedules.
• Provide detailed commentary on financial performance to management.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Collaborate with accounts, development and commercial teams to track budgets against actuals.
• Forecast revenue recognition and cash inflows based on sales completions and build programs.

Development Appraisals & Land Feasibility

• Support land acquisition appraisals with robust financial models and cash flows
• Provide sensitivity analysis and risk assessment for new development opportunities.
• Liaise with land and planning teams to ensure assumptions are commercially viable.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Oversee cash flow management to ensure sufficient working capital for development activity.
• Negotiate development finance deals with 3rd party lenders
• Monitor drawdowns and repayments of development finance facilities.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and statutory regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Ensure VAT and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Essential
• Experience in the housebuilding, construction, or property development industry (essential).
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of development viability and build costs.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as COINS, Viewpoint, or similar construction-specific platforms (desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially focused with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and operational teams.

For further details and a confidential discussion, please contact Kate Hallett (url removed)