Since Sir Lawrie Barratt built his first home near Newcastle in 1958, we have become the nation’s largest housebuilder, with more than 6,000 employees and 29 divisions throughout Britain.

As the UK’s most recognisable and recommended housebuilder, our vision is to lead the future of housebuilding by putting customers at the heart of everything we do.

We build new homes and neighbourhoods across the country, from Aberdeen to Plymouth, helping to meet housing need in urban and rural areas. We are also leaders in brownfield development and urban regeneration. Wherever we build, we know how much a home matters, so we take pride in creating high quality homes and sustainable places.

Our three brands, Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Barratt London offer a variety of properties, from stylish city-centre apartments to luxury detached houses in the beautiful countryside. As well as homes for ownership, we build properties for rent and shared ownership, often working with local authority or housing association partners.

We also have a commercial business, Wilson Bowden, which creates spaces from industrial and office buildings to retail and leisure. Oregon, a leading timber-frame manufacturer, underlines our commitment to modern methods of construction.

Barratt Developments plc

It takes a community to build a community.

What you'll be doing?


Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager has responsibility for Divisional integrity and efficient running of the Finance department.
 
Your responsibilities include:
Day to day management of the Finance Department.Support the Finance Director in all areas of Finance including; organisation of finance function both operational and strategic; responsibility for management of accounts process; management of the finance team; general provision of any accounting requirements of the DivisionLine Manager responsibility for the Management Accountant and Accounts Assistant.Completion of monthly forecasts and 3YP as required by Group timetables.Collation of data necessary for the production of accurate forecasts, including liaison with other departments, Divisional Directors, Region, etc.Maintaining the supporting data to back up the forecast.Overall cash management of the business.Assist in managing the cost control of the Division including active participation in the monthly valuation process, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of provisions.Review monthly management accounts and associated reconciliations.Provide Monthly board statistics.Prepare consol pack for audit review.Review annual accounts and annual tax submissionsManagement of quarterly CSQ reports.Liaise with other members of the finance team to facilitate the efficient running of the department.Management of the Finance Team, including coaching.Perform ad-hoc duties as required.Deputise for the Finance Director as and when necessary.Deal with queries from Group/Region/Division as required.



What you'll need?


To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
A professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) ideally with post-qualification experience in a commercial accounting role, ideally within the house-building sector.Experience in collating budgets and monitoring against performance, including cost control.Self-disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities.Strong Commercial awareness.Strong IT and financial analysis skills, coupled with the ability to interpret data and assess impacts on the business.Self-confident, decisive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.Strong motivator with a reputation for achievement and delivery.Quick and willing to learn, with good organisational skills.A good communicator able to contribute and challenge at all levels
 




Our Company and Benefits


We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2009 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
 
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
 
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
 
As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
Competitive SalaryCompetitive Bonus SchemePrivate Medical Cover - Single CoverAnnual Health Assessment26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)Choice of Flexible BenefitsEnhanced Family Friendly Policies



