Finance Manager

• Annual Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum
• Location: West London
• Job Type: 12-month fixed term contract
• Anticipated Start Date: September/October 2025 – Please only apply if immediately available or on no more than 1 month notice

We are recruiting for on behalf of a leading real estate investment and development firm, a Finance Manager to oversee a significant portfolio of assets within the finance team.

Our client, who has a global presence, is growing and they are looking for an experienced Finance Manager, with demonstrated managerial, commercial real estate and technical accounting knowledge to join the team.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute actively to the continued growth and success of the business.

This role requires a fully qualified Accountant with at least 4-5 years post qualified experience, who has a strong real estate background and demonstrate knowledge within IFRS.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee the full spectrum of financial and accounting functions for the assigned portfolio within the Finance team.
• Manage operational activities of the finance team, including streamlining processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure timely preparation of full sets of financial statements for group reporting and statutory audits, managing the audit process, including liaising with auditors.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting for the portfolio of entities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies, including delegation of authority and procurement policy.
• Lead the implementation of group policies, processes, and systems.
• Review regulatory and compliance reporting requirements, including quarterly VAT reporting of entities within the Group.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects driving process improvement, such as SAP implementation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a Degree in Accountancy.
• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant accounting experience and/or audit experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Well-versed in Local GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in SAP and Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) is highly advantageous.
• Experience in the real estate or financial services industry is a must.
• Hands-on with finance operations experience, good accounting knowledge, responsible, assertive, and experienced in managing people.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates with REIT experience will have an added advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic work environment with a global reach.

To apply for the Finance Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.