Senior Finance Analyst

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry South East at our office in Redhill, Surrey (RH1 1QZ). As our Senior Finance Analyst, you will support the Commercial Finance lead and Regional Finance Director in various FP&A workstreams, also assisting in the provision of internal and external reporting and financial control.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 bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesChristmas company shutdownEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits... In return, what we would like from you... Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and QualityQualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA) with 1-2 years PQEAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAttention to detailSolid accounting backgroundHigh level of Excel knowledge is vitalExcellent analytical and organisational skillsStrong mathematical and IT skillsAbility to work to a high degree of accuracyAbility to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance peopleAble to communicate with individuals at all levelsGreat team working skillsSelf-starter and problem solver Desirable... Experience building and analysing business forecastsKnowledge of the housebuilding industryCommercial awarenessExperience using COINS (ERP system)Experience of AnaplanExperience utilising AI tools to bring efficiencies to finance team processes More about the Senior Finance Analyst role... Work with the Commercial Finance lead, to ensure cash and profit forecasts are complete and accurateAssist in the identification and monitoring and risks and opportunities across the business, both against short-term and longer-term targetsDraft the variance schedules on a fortnightly basis for cash and profit, working with the business to clearly articulate the movement driversLead the monthly actuals overlay, ensuring variances to forecast are understood and accurately re-forecast through discussions with relevant departmentsUnderstand the site setup process within the Anaplan forecasting tool, ensuring setup is robust and forecast dates remain up to dateAssist with scenario analysis and modelling as required in a range of areasAd hoc work on JV reconciliations and reportingSupport the Financial Controller in the preparation of the region’s external results for both the Half Year and Year End, whilst working closely with the external auditors and other relevant stakeholders across the business from planning to completion.Review existing financial reporting processes, suggest improvements and see the implementation of these improvements from start to finish 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.