We are delighted to be retained and working in partnership with Cala as they look to appoint an experienced Finance Business Partner.

Cala is one of the UK’s leading premium housebuilders, recognised for creating high‑quality, design‑led communities across Scotland and England. With roots dating back to 1875, the business has grown into a major player in the sector, delivering thousands of homes each year while maintaining a consistent five‑star customer satisfaction rating. They continue to shape some of the country’s most desirable neighbourhoods, combining modern living with strong architectural standards and a customer‑first approach.

Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, this is a multi-faceted role incorporating a blend of accounting, commercial decision support and key stakeholder management.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Production of monthly regional management accounts including journal postings, accruals, cost of sales, cash flow, variance analysis, and associated commentary.
• Adherence of financial processes and procedures per the needs of the business, delivering a continuous improvement approach.
• Deliver financially orientated financial input at key regional meetings, business partnering with various other departments.
• Ensure a culture of commercial awareness is promoted and maintained across the company through effective business support.
• Liaise with non‐finance internal stakeholders and provide high quality MI, budgetary support and key financial analysis.
• Review and approve weekly cash flow reports and supplier payment runs.
• Check and approve regional monthly reconciliations and controls.
• Ensure all balance sheet controls are in place and a monthly control file is maintained.
• Provide a year‐end pack to Group for statutory accounts consolidation and liaise with external auditors regarding any accounting queries.
• Ensure compliance with regulations including VAT, SDLT and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide ad-hoc support to Regional Finance Director as required, including assistance with annual budgeting.

The ideal candidate for the role will be fully qualified, with considerable experience in delivering the aforementioned key duties and responsibilities. You will hold excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority. You will also bring a confident, ‘can do’ attitude to the role with the ability to make an immediate impact.

A highly attractive salary and total remuneration will come with the role inc. car allowance, bonus and pension. The role will be based at their Edinburgh Head Office, with hybrid working very much the norm.

All applications should be sent to Ross Gunn at Gunn Financial Appointments:

[email protected]

All third-party applications, enquiries and direct approaches to Cala will be referred to Gunn Financial Appointments.