Acquisition Finance Manager

Leaders Romans Group; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Acquisition Finance Manager to lead financial due diligence and manage acquisition processes. This role offers a flexible working environment, including hybrid and remote options, and involves close collaboration with various departments to ensure smooth transitions post-acquisition. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and experience in mergers and acquisitions. This position promises career growth opportunities and a supportive team environment, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the property sector.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Market-leading training and development

Supportive team environment

Pension scheme via salary sacrifice

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong Excel skills and experience in M&A.
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition forecasting and due diligence processes.
• Manage finance acquisition team and prepare financial reports.
• Collaborate with Directors on commercial due diligence.

Skills

Excel

Mergers and Acquisitions

Corporate Finance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Job Title: Acquisition Finance Manager

Location: Becket House, Worthing

Brand: LRG

Salary: Competitive DOE

Role Type: Flexible/Hybrid with Remote working and potential ad hoc travel after training

About Us:

LRG is one of the UK’s largest residential property groups, established in 1983 with over 300 branches nationwide. We are members of ARLA, SAFEagent, and The Property Ombudsman, known for quality personal and local service, and for fostering long-term client relationships.

Our team members are experienced and knowledgeable in their local markets, providing efficient, friendly, and professional services to landlords, tenants, and advisors.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading acquisition forecasting, due diligence, pre-completion, and post-completion monitoring
• Managing and supporting the finance acquisition team
• Preparing interim three-year forecasts for potential acquisitions
• Conducting financial due diligence assessments
• Liaising with vendors during and after the due diligence process
• Presenting financial due diligence reports to the internal board and external investors
• Preparing and agreeing on monthly three-year post-completion budgets
• Collaborating with Regional Directors, Managing Directors, and Department Heads
• Working with the Acquisition Integration Director on Commercial Due Diligence
• Coordinating with client accounts to ensure smooth post-completion transitions
• Ensuring operational needs are reflected in budgets and due diligence
• Agreeing on completion accounts and statutory accounts/tax returns
• Overseeing the transition of acquisitions into LRG finance
• Monitoring deferred considerations for acquisitions
• Supporting the Group Mergers and Acquisitions Director as needed

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Accountant
• Excellent Excel skills
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance
• Knowledge of residential lettings, sales, and property management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• High standards of excellence, motivation, and commitment
• Commercially astute and customer-focused
• Analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and eager to learn

What We Offer:

• Career growth opportunities
• Market-leading training and development
• Supportive team environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly and annual awards
• Pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service, with options to purchase additional days

LRG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We manage our recruitment directly and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.