Associate - FP&A

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading real estate investment fund seeks an analytical Associate to enhance the European finance team. This individual will support strategic planning and financial analysis, delivering high-quality financial modelling and insights across various real estate assets. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, experience in FP&A or corporate finance, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant FP&A, corporate finance, or investment analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of real estate valuation metrics and fund-level modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for stakeholders.
• Conduct variance analyses comparing actuals vs. budget/forecast.

Skills

Advanced Excel modelling

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Full accounting qualification (ACA or CPA)

Tools

PowerPoint

Budgeting and planning tools

Job description

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About the Company

We are working with a market-leading real estate investment fund with a diversified portfolio of assets across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and a strong track record of performance to recruit a sharp and analytical Associate. This person will play an integral part of the European finance team and help drive strategic insights and operational excellence.

Role Overview

The Associate will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for supporting the strategic planning and financial analysis functions across the fund. You will deliver high-quality financial modelling, budget forecasts, and performance analysis across real estate assets, operating platforms, and corporate initiatives. This role requires a detail-oriented, highly motivated individual with strong analytical and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced and intellectually demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities,

1. Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes across the portfolio.
• Develop robust financial models to project property-level and fund-level P&L, cash flows, and returns.
• Partner with asset managers and investment teams to gather key inputs and challenge assumptions.

2. Portfolio and Asset Analysis

• Conduct variance analyses comparing actuals vs. budget/forecast, and provide insight into key drivers.
• Track and evaluate KPIs across operating assets and development projects.
• Monitor capital expenditure and leasing activity impacts on asset valuation and performance.

3. Reporting and Presentations

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Contribute to investor reporting and board materials with accurate and compelling financial visuals.
• Ensure data integrity and timely delivery of reporting requirements.

4. Strategic Support

• Conduct ad-hoc scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and long-range planning exercises.
• Assist in capital allocation analysis and business case evaluations for new initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with accounting, investments, and operations teams to improve financial processes and decision-making tools.

Qualifications and Experience,

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Full accounting qualification (ACA or CPA)

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant FP&A, corporate finance, or investment analysis experience, ideally within real estate.
• Strong understanding of real estate valuation metrics, investment structures, and fund-level modelling.

Skills

• Advanced Excel modelling skills and proficiency with PowerPoint.
• Experience with budgeting and planning tools highly desirable.
• Strong business acumen, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with senior leadership.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.