Job title: Finance Director
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: UK
Job published: 19-08-2025
Job ID: 40708

Job Description

We are actively working with a new Developer in the Bristol region who are looking to strengthen their board with the appointment of a Finance Director

Key Responsibilities

Regional Financial Leadership

  • Lead the financial management of the South West business unit, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting.
  • Partner with the Regional Managing Director to drive profitable growth and operational efficiency.
  • Provide financial input into key business decisions including land acquisition, development appraisals, pricing strategy, and margin improvement.

Financial Planning, Control & Reporting

  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, forecasts, and board reports.
  • Monitor performance against budgets and KPIs; identify risks and opportunities early.
  • Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and internal controls.

Commercial & Operational Support

  • Support the Land, Commercial, and Construction teams with robust financial modelling and scenario planning.
  • Provide challenge and insight into project performance, cost management, and build efficiency.
  • Ensure all developments are financially viable and within approved budgets.

People & Process

  • Lead and develop the regional finance team, promoting a high-performance culture.
  • Drive improvements in systems, processes, and financial reporting to enhance regional performance.

Collaborate with Group Finance and other regional finance leads to share best practices

What you will bring

Essential:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Strong post-qualification experience in a senior finance role, ideally within housebuilding, construction, or property development.
  • Commercially focused, with experience working alongside operational and land teams.
  • Proven leadership of finance teams in a regional or business-unit structure.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience working for a regional business within a national group.
  • Working knowledge of COINS or similar industry-specific ERP/finance systems.

Personal Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability.
  • Confident and credible business partner to MD and regional teams.
  • Excellent attention to detail and financial rigour.
  • Resilient, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team player who can both challenge and support.

What you get in return

  • Competitive salary.
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
  • Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply).
  • 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
  • Pension Scheme.
  • BUPA (single cover).
  • Group Life Assurance.
  • Group Income Protection Scheme.
  • Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.
  • House purchase discount scheme.