Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.Assistant Finance ManagerLocation: Waltham Abbey, Essex (Office based)Company: Hill GroupDivision: FinanceAbout the roleWe are looking for an ambitious and detail-driven Assistant Finance Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to a Finance Manager, this role plays a key part in supporting the financial management of development projects across selected Hill regions.You will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and maintenance of development appraisals, working closely with regional teams, sales, and other departments to ensure forecasts, budgets and reporting remain accurate and up to date. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and highly regarded residential developer.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate and up-to-date development appraisals in line with Group reporting timetablesLiaise with regional teams, development, and sales & marketing to ensure appraisal inputs are accurate, including sales rates, build costs, S106 / CIL payments and sales & marketing expenditureAssist with the weekly sales order book, quarterly sales & marketing budgets, and residential short-term cash flowEnsure clear and effective financial communication with regional teams and internal departmentsEnsure compliance with internal financial controls, policies and proceduresMaintain professional relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors and joint venture partnersPromote awareness of and adhere to all company Health & Safety policiesTechnical DutiesDevelopment AppraisalsAssist with monthly updates to development appraisals, ensuring actuals and forecasts are accurateWork with development, regional and sales teams to ensure forecast cash flows are correctUnderstand and analyse the impact of appraisal changes on margin, ROCE and cash lock-upSupport the alignment of development appraisals with regional contracting revenue forecastsAssist in the preparation of contracting revenue forecastsProject Reviews & ReportingSupport the production of monthly project review packs and appraisal trackersInvestigate month-on-month variances and provide clear commentaryEnsure all material appraisal movements are understood before review by the Finance ManagerBusiness Support & AnalysisProvide scenario and sensitivity analysis to support development and regional teamsAssist with preparation and monitoring of sales & marketing budgetsSupport the updating of residential short-term cash flow forecastsAssist with the weekly sales order book and perform sense checks before reviewSupport process improvements and ad-hoc financial analysis across the businessAbout youPrevious experience in a finance role within property, construction, or development (preferred)Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detailGood Excel and financial modelling skillsConfident communicator with the ability to work with multiple departmentsOrganised and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStudying towards, or interested in studying towards, a professional accounting qualification (desirable. xwzovoh Why join Hill?Work for one of the UK’s leading residential developersOpportunity to work on high-profile development projectsSupportive team environment with career progression opportunitiesCompetitive salary and benefits package