Regional Finance Manager

Wireshop; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction company is looking for a Regional Finance Manager to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across its business. This role demands strong technical skills and a collaborative approach to work with various teams for decision-making. Responsibilities include managing accounts, supporting budgeting, ensuring data accuracy, and providing operational finance support. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and possess excellent communication and Excel skills. Opportunities for career advancement are available.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) required.
• Strong Excel capability is essential.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy is a must.

Responsibilities

• Produce month-end financials for the Region per accounting policies.
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Help ensure overhead costs are accurately recorded and analysed.
• Support cash flow forecasting particularly relating to land and build expenditure.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong Excel capability

High attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

COINS

Anaplan

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Gleeson Homes is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to play a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and clarity of financial reporting across our Regional business. This position is well-suited to someone who thrives on collaboration, brings strong technical capability, and enjoys working closely with operational teams to support informed decision-making. You'll work alongside colleagues across Finance and the wider business, supporting the Regional Head of Finance in delivering high-quality financial outputs and providing insight that helps drive performance. The role offers a blend of hands-on financial management, business partnering, and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Management Accounts
  • Produce month-end financials for the Region in line with Gleeson Homes accounting policies and guidance from the Gleeson Homes Finance Director and Financial Controller.
  • Ensure judgements are transparent, well-supported and agreed with the Regional Head of Finance.
  • Support the preparation of monthly commentary to explain results.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Work closely with the Regional Head of Finance, Gleeson Homes Financial Controller and Regional Management Team to support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Overheads Management
  • Help ensure overhead costs are accurately recorded, analysed and understood.
  • Provide constructive challenge and insight to the Regional Management Team.
• Cash Flow Forecasting & Management
  • Support the Regional Head of Finance in understanding in-month cash flows and forecasting future cash requirements, particularly relating to land and build expenditure.
  • Highlight and challenge areas of poor return on investment.
• Balance Sheet Ownership
  • Develop a deep understanding of each site within the Region.
  • Explain levels of WIP (both equivalent units and balance sheet values) and raise areas of concern with the Regional and Homes Finance teams.
• Data Accuracy & Integrity
  • Help drive improvements in data quality across the Region.
  • Support teams in addressing and resolving issues with data submissions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Build strong working relationships with operational teams to understand performance drivers and support continuous improvement.
• Operational Support
  • Work closely with the Regional Head of Finance on day-to-day operational finance tasks.
  • Provide cover for the Regional Head of Finance when required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong Excel capability; experience with COINS and Anaplan is an advantage.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with operational stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across functions.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Career Development

This role provides a strong platform for progression into positions such as:

• Regional Head of Finance
• Homes Financial Controller

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