Our Finance teams don’t just process numbers; they collect vital information which informs decisions and drives our business. As such, they are at the heart of our commerciality.

We hold Finance in high regard as a pivotal driver in our continued success and performance, so if you enjoy working in a front-line, operational function where your work is highly valued and impacts visibly on our people and business, this could be your kind of place.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will contribute to the overall success of the business, through supporting the Finance Director in the effective management of the Finance team.

You will be expected to:

Support the Finance Manager in ensuring that the Finance team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department’s workload.
Assist with accurate and robust forecasting and planning in line with Regional requirements.
Assist as required with financial management and reporting.
Support payment and payroll processing to ensure an accurate and timely service, using the Group systems.
Assist with appropriate reporting to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule.
Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

A professionally qualified accountant with considerable post-qualification experience in a senior commercial accounting role, ideally within the house-building sector.
A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business.
Highly numerate with strong IT and financial analysis skills, coupled with the ability to interpret data and assess impacts on the business.
Experience of managing budgets/cost control, and planning and organising work to meet targets.
Ability and willingness to contribute a professional opinion to the overall management of the business.
Self-confidence, decisiveness, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A motivational team-leader focused on managing, coaching and developing the team to achieve their full potential.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

Competitive Bonus Scheme
Annual Health Assessment
Private Medical Scheme – Single Cover
26 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 29 days)
Choice of Flexible Benefits
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Function: Operations

Advertising Start Date: 30 September 2024

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Southampton

Our dual-branded Barratt David Wilson divisions combine the best of our Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands.

Whether it is homes focused on first time buyers, or those aimed towards customers taking the next step in their homeownership journey, we provide award winning quality and innovative design.

That’s why we’ve been awarded the maximum 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

Where you’ll be working

Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.

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