Finance Analyst

Cobalt Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based real estate investment firm is seeking a Part-Qualified Finance Analyst to join their commercial finance team. This role includes conducting financial performance analysis, preparing reporting packs, and partnering with key stakeholders to drive data-led decisions. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified and have experience in finance analysis within the real estate sector.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a finance analyst or management accounting role.
• Background in real estate or asset-heavy industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial performance analysis of assets and portfolios.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and dashboards.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modelling.

Skills

Financial performance analysis

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Tools

Yardi

QUBE

MRI

Job description

About the Role
Finance Analyst - Real Estate | London (Hybrid) | £38,000-£45,000 + Study Support
Are you a part-qualified finance professional with a passion for property? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic real estate business at a key stage of its growth, offering exposure to commercial analysis, asset performance, and strategic decision-making.

We're partnering with a leading London-based real estate investment and asset management firm looking to appoint a Part-Qualified Finance Analyst to their commercial finance team.
The Role:
This position will sit at the heart of the finance function, supporting the business with:

• Financial performance analysis of assets and portfolios across residential and commercial sites
• Preparing monthly reporting packs, dashboards, and board summaries
• Assisting in the budgeting, forecasting and cash flow modelling processes
• Partnering with asset managers, surveyors, and senior stakeholders to drive data-led decisions
• Supporting business cases for new investments, disposals, and development projects

Ideal Candidate:

• Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with 1-3 years' experience in a finance analyst or management accounting role
• Background in real estate, property management, or asset-heavy industries preferred
• Strong Excel skills (modelling, pivot tables, lookups); exposure to Yardi, QUBE, or MRI is a plus
• Strong communication skills and commercial acumen