Finance Manager - Real Estate (hybrid)

Our client, a fast-growing, Private Equity-backed Property Management business in London with ambitious growth plans, are actively seeking a Finance Manager at the newly qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA level - 2 year PQE. This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of the finance function, reporting directly to the Finance Director and working closely with the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day finance operations including managing a Finance Assistant, several outsourced finance - driving key system & process improvements, so would suit a mind keen on exposure to automation, a key tenet of VC-backed businesses. You will have control to add initiatives and ideas to this overall automation and will suit a mindset looking to make real impact with a business in terms of controls - and other areas of the business undergoing change.

Core responsibilities;

• Coordinate & project manage external advisors inc. ownership of deadlines & rigorous critique of deliverables.
• Manage the Finance Assistant by delegating tasks, coaching, and developing their talent
• Review and own all finance outputs, including balance sheet & P&L accountability.
• Drive process improvements focused on automation and efficiency, minimizing manual work and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Map workflows, identify pain points & lead implementation of operational changes, communicating progress to the Executive team on a regular basis.
• Monitor cash flow across 6 Markets and develop strategies to optimise liquidity for growth.
• Design and maintain financial & operational KPIs, providing actionable reports to the Exec team. This will be focused on People metrics a la utilisation, project profitability, competitor analysis & quality of scoping.
• Own the month-end close process, including preparation of Board reports and commentary.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and 3-year financial planning efforts.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, suppliers, contractors, and overseas partners, including any audit coordination.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to become a trusted partner who can aid with pricing and resourcing decisions.
• Support in credit referencing new clients, client billing, issuing statements, credit control and litigation where appropriate.
• Partner with multiple departments on commercial and operational projects, offering strategic financial insights including tracking the ROI of Marketing events.
• Oversee payroll and maintain strong oversight of HR activities, handling confidential information with discretion.
• Maintain strict cost control, ensuring spend is aligned with growth objectives.

Candidate Requirements;

• Essential - graduate-calibre, newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, up to 2 year PQE.
• London-based and happy to be in the office 3 days per week
• Highly-organised individual with an ability to prioritise and delegate a range of daily tasks and projects without letting anything 'fall off the radar'.
• Strong communication skills, in particular with a global business with some overseas team and colleagues outside of Finance. Ability to provide ongoing updates, 'roll your sleeves up' and try to meet stakeholders face to face.
• The ability to constructively challenge existing process, reporting and data whilst keeping team members motivated.
• Strong Excel and some ERP systems experience - though this isn't mandatory. Exceptional PowerPoint/Board level reporting deliverables experience ideal.
• High level of professionalism, discretion & maturity as this role will have sight of sensitive and confidential information and work with senior Directors daily.
• Cashflow management experience.
• A positive and resourceful attitude to challenges.
• A sense of fun, camaraderie and teamwork is essential - this role will offer progression for the right individual.
• Desired - external/internal audit experience.