Commercial Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Finance Manager to take charge of financial oversight for a diverse portfolio of properties. This pivotal role involves close collaboration with asset managers and development managers, ensuring that financial performance is maximized through effective budgeting, reporting, and strategic decision-making. The company is known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in Asset Management, providing a supportive environment that values professional growth. If you have a passion for finance and real estate, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is essential.
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in finance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of properties, ensuring financial performance is optimized.
• Own the month-end reporting process and prepare detailed forecasts.

Skills

Finance Management

Business Partnering

Budgeting Processes

Excel Skills

Property Asset Management

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Our iconic real estate client is seeking a highly competent Commercial Finance Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of a portfolio of properties, providing finance perspective and business partnering with asset managers and/or development managers. Must have real estate, property experience. 4 days in office, 1 day wfh London.

The successful candidate will be involved in the management accounts month end and quarterly internal and external reporting, as well as asset and development specific budgeting & forecasting. This role provides significant exposure to key teams across the Asset Management business as well as the Corporate and Group Finance teams.

• Full ownership of a portfolio of properties from a finance perspective
• Significant involvement in management accounts month end and quarterly internal and external reporting
• Opportunity to work closely with key teams across the Asset Management business

What you'll do:

As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing a portfolio of properties, ensuring their financial performance is optimised. You will be responsible for monitoring and reviewing the accounting performance of your properties, identifying areas for improvement, and making informed decisions on financial issues. Your role will also involve owning the month-end reporting process, preparing detailed forecasts, and providing high-quality finance support to asset managers and development managers. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels will be crucial in this role.

• Take full ownership of a portfolio of properties from a finance perspective
• Monitor and review the accounting performance of your properties, pro-actively identifying follow up actions to improve performance
• Provide high quality decisions on financial issues, whilst knowing when to seek advice
• Own the month-end reporting process, including collation of analysis from the finance team and presentation of Asset Management perspective to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare 5 year forecasts on properties and work closely with asset managers to understand lease assumptions and forecast property level inputs
• Provide high quality finance support to asset managers and development managers, explaining variances to budget and identifying the financial impact and risks of commercial decisions

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Commercial Finance Manager position will bring a wealth of experience in finance management, particularly within an asset management context. You should hold a relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and have previous experience in business partnering. A strong understanding of budgeting processes is essential, along with 3-5 years post-qualification experience. Strong Excel skills are required, while experience in property development or property asset management would be beneficial.

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA or similar qualification
• Previous business partnering experience
• Experience in a budgeting process
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in property development or property asset management would be advantageous

What sets this company apart:

Our client is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of Asset Management. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. Their focus on continuous improvement and commitment to providing high-quality service to their clients sets them apart in the industry. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values professional growth and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement.

About the job:

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Finance Manager
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: London
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.