Job Description

With a rich history dating back to 1923, Cavanna Homes is the South West's largest independent housebuilder. We are family-owned and construct beautiful new homes that customers love.





We are looking for a

Head of Finance

to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

About the role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Head of Finance has full responsibility for leading the finance function and providing strategic financial leadership across the Company. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic insight with day-to-day financial control. You'll be a key contributor to ensuring the financial health, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance of the business and supporting the execution of our business strategy.





You will be a trusted advisor to the Executive Directors, SLT and line managers with a real influence on decision-making.





General tasks will include:


Providing effective and dynamic leadership of the finance team, facilitating development to share best practice and ensuring professional standards are met.
Supporting the Group Finance Director to develop and execute the Company's financial strategy.
Advising the Group Finance Director on the financial implications of trading plan decisions and the effect of new information on significant plan assumptions.
Responsibility for the Company's financial management systems, statements and reporting.
Supporting the Payroll Administrator to accurately deliver our payroll process.
Monitoring and maintaining the Company's cashflow position.
Business partner our internal and external customers and provide insights and appropriate financial reports to inform and advise decision making.




This role will suit a strategic-thinker with a desire to have a meaningful impact on decisions at all levels of the business.

What you'll get in return

Salary - Competitive
Electric or Hybrid Company Car or Car Allowance
Private Healthcare for yourself and family
Life Assurance X3
6% employer pension contributions
Medicash health cashback scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays, additional holidays awarded for length of service
Holiday purchase scheme - purchase up to an additional week of holiday
Cycle to Work Scheme up to the value of 3,500
Early Friday finishes
Discount on purchase of a Cavanna Home

Who we are looking for

Degree or equivalent level education
Qualified accountant of a recognised accounting body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
Substantial experience in a relevant role
Experience managing staff and reporting to senior management
Knowledge of how to prepare financial plans and budgets.
Knowledge of how to conduct appraisals and variance analysis
Proficient user of Microsoft Office
Advanced spreadsheet skills including financial modelling
Excellent oral and written communication, understanding the importance of customer care for internal and external stakeholders

About us

Cavanna Homes is a family-owned business established in the 1923. Our aim is to become the most admired regional house builder in the Southwest. We strive to achieve this through our product design, innovation and build quality whilst maintaining the trust and respect of our customers and the local communities around our developments. We aim to be a company whose employees, shareholders, customers, business partners and the community can be proud to be associated with.



At Cavanna, everyone lives by 'The Cavanna Way'. This is our set of values that defines who we are as a team and how we behave - 'Customer Focused', 'Integrity', 'Socially Engaged', 'Reputable', 'Successful' and 'Safe'. If you believe these values match your own, then we'd love to hear from you.



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