Senior Finance Manager.

Essex.

£85,000 + Bonus + Car + Benefits.

Essex based housebuilder is hiring a high‑calibre Senior Finance Manager to play a pivotal leadership role within a regional finance function. This is an opportunity to drive financial performance, lead a talented team, and act as a trusted business partner across the organisation.


Responsibilities include:

  • Act as deputy to the Finance Director and represent finance at management meetings.

  • Review balance sheet reconciliations, WIP, and key financial controls.

  • Provide commercial insight to support land acquisition, development appraisals, and investment decisions.

  • Own the full monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to Group.

  • Prepare consolidated management accounts, forecasts, and insightful commentary.

  • Drive continuous process improvement across finance operations and reporting.

  • Lead the finance team, fostering a positive, high‑performance culture.

The Person

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, analyse and influence performance. Experience within housebuilding, construction, or property development is beneficial.


For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Daniel Bolton, Director, Cognisant
07764 753404