Centre Finance & Operations Leader: Budget & Service Charge

Savills; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills is seeking a Finance & Operations Business Partner for the Centre, to lead administration, provide accurate financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and oversee Service Charge and Non-Recoverable Income Financials, month-end results, forecasts and annual budgets.

You will manage accounts payable, collaborate with budget holders and auditors, drive data-led improvements, and ensure compliance across the Centre while delivering an excellent occupier experience.

Qualifications

• Detail and data / insights oriented, with a solid understanding of compliance in the workplace and utmost discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to independently balance competing priorities and manage workloads effectively, managing an efficient and well-equipped office operation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with a professional, approachable, and customer-focused manner.
• Reliable and responsible, with a flexible, hands-on approach to problem-solving and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Adaptable to change with a collaborative team spirit, confidently briefing key messages and engaging with stakeholders across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of the Centre’s Service Charge reporting to the Centre Director from tender to payment and reconciliation with meticulous financial reporting.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of expenditure, trends and insights to drive value through the financial year and beyond.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accuracy and transparency in financial records. Coordinate and reconcile forecast trackers to ensure projections remain up to date, reflecting current financial trends for strategic planning.
• Collaborate closely with the Centre Director, Head of departments, Site Surveyor and Client Accounting to develop annual budgets and forecasts that align with both the Centre’s strategic objectives and operational requirements. Provide data-driven insights to support business planning and resource allocation.
• Promptly address auditor enquiries, providing clarification and additional information as required to facilitate efficient audit processes.
• Manage the preparation and submission of billing records, invoices, and other financial documentation to central teams. Ensure accuracy, clarity, and timeliness in submissions to maintain a transparent, well-documented financial trail and to support Centre-wide financial reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships across internal departments, including head office and other Centres within the portfolio where applicable. Facilitate open communication channels to ensure alignment on financial procedures, best practices, and to share insights that enhance financial operations across the network.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

MS 365

Job description

Savills is seeking a Finance & Operations Business Partner for the Centre, to lead administration, provide accurate financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and oversee Service Charge and Non-Recoverable Income Financials, month-end results, forecasts and annual budgets.

You will manage accounts payable, collaborate with budget holders and auditors, drive data-led improvements, and ensure compliance across the Centre while delivering an excellent occupier experience.