Associate - FP&A

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

Job summary

Une société d'investissement immobilier dynamique recherche un Associate pour rejoindre son équipe financière en Europe. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une solide formation en finance ou comptabilité, ainsi qu'une expérience en analyse financière et en modélisation. Le rôle implique un soutien à la planification stratégique, la préparation de rapports et l'analyse de portefeuille, tout en collaborant avec diverses équipes pour améliorer les processus financiers.

Qualifications

• Expérience de 3 à 5 ans en FP&A ou analyse d'investissement.
• Compréhension solide des métriques d'évaluation immobilière.
• Compétences en modélisation et planification budgétaire appréciées.

Responsibilities

• Supporter les processus de budgétisation et de prévision.
• Conduire des analyses variées et des évaluations des KPI.
• Préparer des rapports financiers pour les parties prenantes internes.

Skills

Advanced Excel modelling

Communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Full accounting qualification (ACA or CPA)

Tools

PowerPoint

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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.