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Head of Financial Reporting and Controls

At Bellway we're building more than homes - we're building a culture.

We recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.

The Role

The Head of Financial Reporting and Controls will lead the Group finance team which consists of 5 people including 3 qualified accountants. This position is responsible for:

all external financial reporting across the Group, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of both consolidated and individual financial statements and disclosures in compliance with IFRS/FRS101 and other regulatory requirements, and

the control environment across the Group, ensuring the design and operating effectiveness of the controls is robust and continuously improving.

The role of the Head of Financial Reporting and Controls reports to the Group Financial Controller.

Principal Accountabilities

Responsible for the preparation of the group consolidated accounts including review of all sections of the annual report

Review of half year and year end group consolidated financial information including consolidation adjustments

Review of any technical accounting area which includes land creditors, IFRS16 leases, IFRS2 share based payments and the legacy building safety improvements provision

Preparation of the Group’s going concern and viability assessment

Preparation of any required Audit Committee papers on technical or judgemental areas of accounting

Consolidation, review and analysis of divisional information

Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of half year, year end and trading update statements prior to release

Reviewing detailed analysis ahead of the half year, year end and trading update announcements

Review of subsidiary statutory accounts

Communicating with external auditors and managing the year end audit process

Liaising with other external advisors

Review of any material new contracts to determine the correct accounting treatment

Monitoring changes in IFRS and assessing their impact on the Group

Supporting the investor relations team with any financial investor queries and preparation of the Analyst Presentation for the half year and year end results.

Reviewing and enhancing the Group’s systems and controls including rolling out new processes

Review and management of the budget and forecast for some group consolidation entities

Review of monthly management accounts, supporting schedules and commentary for some group consolidation entities

Producing other ad-hoc financial reports for management and the Board

Responsibility for any other ad-hoc external reporting, e.g. National Statistics

Other group-wide finance projects

The above list of accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.

Experience

Experience of working within a similar role will be preferred

Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with strict reporting deadlines

Experience of working with construction or housebuilding is desirable

Big 4 trained accountant is desirable

Experience of working with listed companies is desirable

Qualifications and training

GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)

A-Level Maths is desirable

ACCA or ACA qualified, with at least 5 years of experience post qualification

Skills and aptitude

Excellent administration and organisation skills

Analysis, numerical and report writing skills

Strong management and time management skills

Strong communication, listening and problem solving skills

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work on own as well as part of a team

Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems

Committed to diversity and inclusion

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS

Working Conditions

Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked

Office based role

Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received