Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Mayfair

£50,000 to £60,000

My client, a real estate investor and developer with a combined £800M worth of assets, is currently seeking an experienced, proactive and analytical Finance Manager to manage the financial operations of some of their commercial and residential property developments.

You will be responsible for improving the performance of the asset managing day-to-day finance operations, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and compliance; working closely with management and the Group Finance Team to drive informed investment decisions and strong financial outcomes.

Duties

• Manage property finance operations, including rent collection, payments, and cash-flow forecasting.
• Lead credit control and ensure liquidity for operational and capital needs.
• Monitor CAPEX/OPEX against budgets and drive cost and performance efficiencies.
• Oversee month-end close, statutory accounts, and tax compliance (including VAT).
• Support investment transactions, due diligence, and financial modelling (DCF, IRR, NPV).
• Produce accurate management and investor reporting with insightful analysis.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform investment and portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• Strong academic background with a numerical degree (Accounting/Finance, Economics, or Mathematics) or studying towards the ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Minimum two years' experience in a similar finance role within asset management, investment management, private equity, or real estate.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and Excel skills with high attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of UK accounting principles, reporting, and tax compliance.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., Xero, Re-leased, MRI) beneficial.
• Proactive, accurate, and collaborative, with a strong work ethic and commitment to development.

Other details:

• Location: Office based 5 days per week in Mayfair
• Benefits: discretionary bonus, private medical insurance, gym membership