Regional Finance Director - Housebuilding £130,000 £10,000 car allowance high bonus potential The Regional Finance Director will have ownership of all financial planning, analysis, control and reporting for the region, working alongside the Regional MD in driving the performance of the region. Main responsibilities Act as a commercial partner to the Regional MD, supporting in all aspects of management and leadership of the region, acting as a deputy as required Supporting the MD in appraising proposals and opportunities and ensuring full awareness of all key financial matters Contribute to the investment appraisal for all land purchases, identifying notable risks and specifically reviewing the proposed house mix, sales prices, build costs and layouts to ensure that the viability has a credible basis Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and associated financial analysis in line with agreed timescales and content Direct and review the budgeting and forecasting process for the region including detailed reviews with members of the regional board of directors Responsible for all aspects of cash management and forecasting within the Region liaising with other departments, in particular commercial, to ensure the robustness of long-term forecasts, that decisions are made with appropriate cash impact considerations and that there is strong commercial control of cash Develop, control, and implement strategies which enable effective financial control and management over the region and involvement in the improvement of financial process across the Group Project manage a strategic review of the region’s three-year strategic plan looking at both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the plan Responsibility for land viabilities after the land has been acquired to monitor and report on any changes to the key assumptions made at acquisition Control general overheads, including the process of order and invoice authorisation within the region Provide clear leadership, direction and motivation of staff within the department to ensure that work programmes are fulfilled in accordance with the Region’s budgets/forecasts Contribute effectively to the running of the region through your membership of the regional board of directors Attend regional Management Team/Board meetings to advise on financial and commercial issues. Attend and be a key contributor to monthly CVR meetings to ensure adherence to our policies and processes and critical review of value and cost to complete assumptions. Management of JV relationships, agreements, and financial commitments, adhering to governance within the JV and preparation of stat accounts Your background Previous sound experience in a financial leadership role within a housebuilder or similar construction environment Qualified accountant with relevant PQE Keen awareness of key financial and non-financial metrics within the housebuilding sector Leads from the front, enjoys development of people and team Strong commercial acumen