Job Description

What you'll be doing?

Following the 2024 combination of Barratt and Redrow, the newly merged finance function continues to evolve, enhancing efficiency while providing more tailored support to the business and key stakeholders. As integration progresses, the team must address challenges in process alignment while ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and financial control.



Group Finance is structured into "centres of expertise" covering tax, treasury, financial and non-financial reporting, FP&A, and finance systems. Each team delivers deep functional expertise to stakeholders, be they the business, Exec, Board, investors, holders of debt, or government bodies such as HMRC.



The Group Reporting team ensures accurate, transparent, and compliant financial and non-financial reporting. It focuses on three core areas: consolidating and delivering group and statutory accounts, leading technical accounting and financial control, and delivering and improving ESG reporting and insight. Through these functions, it provides information and insight to users of the accounts, whilst also enhancing decision-making and corporate.



The Group Financial Reporting Manager leads a team of 3 which focuses on delivering the Group's consolidation, statutory accounts and Group Accounts. The role also functions as to support the Group Accounting Manager in engaging with the auditors of the Group, its subsidiaries and joint ventures.



Responsible to Head of Group Reporting

Responsibilities:

Lead consolidated financial reporting, managing and reviewing submissions from cost centres, overseeing consolidation adjustments and ensuring compliance with external reporting requirements. Own and oversee monthly management accounts along with forecast consolidation and review. Manage the Group's new consolidation platform, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting. The role will also support implementation of the platform as an SME and knowledge expert. Oversee the preparation of subsidiary and joint venture financial statements, including audits and compliance reviews. Drive the preparation of half-year and year-end financial statements, aligning with regulatory standards; liaise with auditors and manage on time delivery of a quality product. Maintain the finance calendar and central COINS ledgers, ensuring timely and accurate financial operations.

What you'll need?

Accuracy and Timeliness - Consistently delivers precise financial reporting and meets deadlines to ensure seamless operations. Commitment to Excellence - Maintains high standards in all aspects of financial consolidation, reporting, and control. Strong Relationship Management - Builds and nurtures effective relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust. Drive for Continuous Improvement - Proactively seeks ways to enhance processes, systems, and financial reporting efficiency. Strategic Thinking - Balances technical expertise with a broader business perspective to provide valuable insights. Resilience and Adaptability - Navigates challenges with a solution-focused mindset Qualification- The role requires a qualified accountant with at least 8 years PQE. Individuals will preferably have had time in both practice and industry, though experience in both is not essential Stakeholder management- Individuals will have managed significant portions of external audits in the past with accountability for delivery on time and scope.
They will have knowledge and good examples of how to delivery an efficient and effective audit engagement. They will have experience of managing senior stakeholders both internally and externally
Technical knowledge and insight - qualified individuals will also have a good, up to date understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP

Our Company and Benefits

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 have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.



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.



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, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.


As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
Competitive Salary Competitive Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover - Single Cover Annual Medical Health Assessment 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