Potensis
Finance Director - Residential Development
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Finance Director - Residential Development
Finance Director Opportunity – UK Leading Housebuilder
Potensis Selection is excited to partner with one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, seeking a Finance Director to support and accelerate their growth plans.
The company boasts a robust pipeline of high-value projects and continues to acquire new development sites. Ideal candidates will take ownership of financial operations at a senior level, contributing to the executive team’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Work as a full member of the senior leadership team to deliver the business’s growth strategy.
- Influence and support commercial decisions at a board and management level.
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Financial Control & Risk Management
- Implement and refine financial controls, enhancing performance while safeguarding against risk.
- Own budgets and monthly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and effective management.
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Operational & Budgetary Leadership
- Oversee all financial aspects, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Optimise resource utilisation through analytics and process improvements.
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Land Acquisition & Tax Compliance
- Review and challenge land acquisition proposals, assessing financial viability and opportunities.
- Full responsibility for tax compliance (VAT, CIS, corporation tax) within the region.
- Lead cash management, providing weekly inflows/outflows reports and risk monitoring.
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Reporting & Board Engagement
- Present financial insights at Board meetings to drive strategic decision-making.
- Ensure alignment between team performance and business financial targets, providing tailored solutions.
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- External & Internal Stakeholders
- Maintain banking relationships on behalf of the business.
- Foster employee engagement, leading finance teams effectively through recruitment, development, and retention strategies.
Evaluation Criteria
An ideal candidate will have: ✔ Expertise in the property/development sector (housebuilding or land acquisition ideal). ✔ Strategic mindset coupled with hands-on finance experience. ✔ Ability to drive efficiency, mitigate risks, and build high-performing finance teams.
Strictly confidential application process. Apply today for a dynamic role with a forward-thinking housebuilder.
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