Head of Financial Reporting and Controls
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | NE13 8BF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bellway Homes Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 289891JCP |
Summary
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.
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.