Assistant Finance Manager

We are partnered exclusively with a real estate investment trust looking to expand their finance team in London with a recently qualified financial accountant. The successful candidate will lead financial system optimisation, ensure smooth integration with existing processes, and provide accurate financial management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the implementation Yardi and the optimisation of systems to streamline financial and property management operations liaising with internal and external teams
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying areas for improvement
• Ensure strict adherence to IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards
• Assist in the creation of monthly and quarterly budgets and forecasts.
• Build and maintain financial models to aid strategic planning and decision-making
• Work closely with auditors to ensure accurate and timely statutory account reporting
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and legal financial requirements
• Provide financial oversight for property development and repositioning projects, with a focus on PBSAs and BTRs
• Support financial planning and analysis for new construction and redevelopment initiatives
• Collaborate with development teams to assess financial feasibility and profitability
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in financial operations
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders

Key Requirements:

• Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Degree in Accounting/ Finance, or a related field
• Relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting from practice or industry
• Knowledge of Real estate development and construction, particularly in PBSAs and BTRs
• ERP system implementation is a big plus
• Experience in property repositioning strategies and financial analysis of development projects
• Experience in financial modelling and data analytics is highly desirable

If this sounds like you, apply ASAP!