Finance Manager (Fixed-Term Contract)

Job Description

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.Were Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 15,000 homes a year. We have 30 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brandsand three off-site manufacturing facilities.FibreNest is a Persimmon Homes operating company and is proud to provide ultrafast internet access directly into new homes across the UK, using nothing by 100% fibre-to-the-property (FTTP). The FibreNest network, with its scale and national reach, will ensureour customers ever-growing need for bandwidth-intensive services is fully supported.Were looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.What is the rolePersimmon FibreNest is looking for a 12-14 months Finance Manager - maternity cover.As the Finance Manager you will provide financial support and reports to the FibreNest Managing Director and FibreNest leadership team to aid strategic business decisions.The role will include:

• Overseeing and managing the end-to-end finance operation, financial planning and analysis
• Providing support and cover to the Management Accountant ensuring that month end reporting requirements are achieved accurately and on time
• Review and submit financial group reports including monthly forecast, bi-monthly management accounts and annual budget
• Attend periodic management and board meetings and present the operational period results accurately and concisely to the management team
• Leading and managing the annual budget process and working closely with the leadership team to submit the budget to group deadlines
• Work closely with the FibreNest leadership team and Management Accountant by providing cost analysis to ensure viability of projects and modelling of commercial deals
• Support the finance team to ensure business continuity, that objectives and goals are achieved and aim to maximise efficiencies by updating reports and processes
• Proactively communicate within the business to ensure it operates within an effective and efficient control environment
• Ensure risks are identified and mitigated in accordance with the requirements of the internal audit function
• Implementing relevant procedures and controls to ensure efficient and effective support can be provided to the business by the finance department
• Any other duties reasonably required by the Managing Director and Group Credit Controller

What we need from you

• Fully qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Must have recent Finance Manager or a similar role experience
• Experience within the technology and internet provision sector would also be an advantage but is not essential
• Ability to demonstrate a professional approach to the working environment, possess commercial awareness, and strong communication skills
• Ability to work confidently on your own, as part of a wider team and manage a small team
• Working towards tight deadlines without compromising attention to detail
• Ability to research, analyse and present data
• Well organised with strong mathematical skills and high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel

Whats in it for youSalary and benefits package

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• Health Care

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff on completion of probation to apply for home working up to 2/3 days per week.When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A placewhere you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GBNo Agencies please - Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introductionPersimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

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