Aim of the role
Supporting the Chief Financial Officer and Group Finance Director, this strategic role will drive the consolidation and development of Group FP&A within the fast-moving untypical business. The role will oversee the integration of Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, systems changes, refinancing exercises and building the FP&A function as the group moves towards increased autonomy under Terra Firma ownership.
Training and Development is a priority for untypical, the post will also mentor an apprentice.
Responsibilities and Duties
Direct the Group’s FP&A activities, delivering high-quality analysis and insight for the ULT, Untypical Group Board and investors.
Lead the design and ongoing development of group budgeting, forecasting, and reporting frameworks for a mult-site, project-centred housebuilding business under PE ownership.
Oversee production of robust monthly management information, KPIs, and variance analysis to guide strategic and operational decisions, driving financial performance. Deliver forward-looking, value-added analysis to drive profit and cash optimization across the group.
Take ownership of group consolidated models, ensuring alignment with PE reporting standards and covenant monitoring.
Monitor risks and opportunities, maintain controls over financial data and champion continuous improvement within Group Finance.
Develop and maintain long-term strategic planning models, supporting growth, investment, and M&A scenarios.
Business Integration
Drive the financial integration of Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, standardising reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes across regional businesses.
Support operating regional teams to embed best-practice approaches, fostering a culture of finance partnership across the newly merged group.
Technology & Systems Implementation
Oversee implementation of Anaplan across the Group, key partner on solution design and leading adoption to enhance scenario planning and reporting capabilities.
Ensure systems are fit-for-purpose and scalable, supporting the transition to a more uniform operating model and group’s growth ambitions.
Strategic Projects
Lead planning and execution of refinancing activities scheduled for 2026, act as finance support to CFO.
Develop financial models and deliver analysis for equity/debt fundraising, M&A and business case evaluations.
Track operational performance, including site-by-site and regional profitability, working capital and build-out metrics
Team Building and Organisation
Build and mentor a high-performing Group FP&A team, clarifying accountabilities across newly merged business.
Contribute to the design of the future Group Finance structure as the business establishes greater independence from Terra Firma.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with Terra Firma Capital, the board, and ULT to deliver ad hoc analysis, reporting and scenario planning relevant to owner priorities.
Act as ambassador for Group Finance, providing support on regional issues, key site reviews, and cross-business initiatives as required.