Faces behind the build - Kim Stirling
People
01 Apr 2025
At Avant, it's our mission to make it possible for the next generation of house buyers to get on the housing ladder by opening the door to well built, affordable homes, in fantastic locations!
Our team put our customers at the heart of everything they do, so to find out more about the 'Faces behind the build', we've been speaking to members of our team to find out more about who they are, what they do and what they enjoy most about their job.
This month, we caught up with Regional Financial Controller, Kim Stirling!
1. What does a typical day look like for you?
Every day is different in my role, managing 4 regional teams across the business brings many challenges and questions every day. From budgets and forecasts, to monthly accounts there’s always lots of things to discuss and do.
2. What do you enjoy the most about your job?
I love the variety of my role. There’s never a dull day and always something to get stuck into. I also love speaking with the teams and regions to stay updated on what’s happening with them.
3. How did you get into this role?
I’ve worked at Avant for just over 20 years now and I started as the Office Junior. I have completed all my accountancy qualifications here and worked my way up through the Finance Team carrying out many different roles, which has helped me to get where I am today.
4. Why did you want join Avant Homes?
When I left school, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do and my Auntie suggested accountancy. I found a job in the local paper at 18 years old here at Avant and the rest is history I guess. If I was looking for a job now though, Avant would still be my choice! Its ambitious growth plans bring a variety of responsibilities and exciting opportunities.
5. What would you say are skills you need to possess to be successful in your role?
You need to be resilient and open to change. We're always looking to improve processes and be one step ahead. You also need an eye for detail and need to be confident to challenge the other teams within the business.
6. What do you like to do outside of work?
I love spending time with my husband and 2 beautiful children, but I do come to work for a bit of a break, haha! We love family holidays and like to spend as much time together as possible. I also love a night out with my best friends and a few glasses of Prosecco!
7. Tell us a fun fact about yourself that your colleagues wouldn't know about you?
When I was younger I used to dance (ballet, tap and modern!). I did this from the age of 3 until I was 18, when I stopped to focus on my studies and career. Through this, I have danced on many stages such as the Winter Gardens in Blackpool and the Lyceum Theatre in London.
8. If you could swap jobs for a day with any other person in the company, who would it be and why?
Ooh that’s a good question… I think I’d like to swap with a Sales Director. I love the idea of working with the interior designers in the show homes, plus the mix of being out on site, amongst the actual build rather than being in the office all week.
9. What would you say to anyone looking to get into the housebuilding sector?
Do it! You will never be bored and it’s a really interesting sector to be in. You'll also meet a lot of interesting people and learn so much from their past experiences.
10. Describe the culture at Avant in three words
Recognition, Appreciation, Family
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