Finance Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing property development company in London is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations. You'll work closely with the Managing Director and project teams, influencing financial strategies and monitoring project budgets. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong communication skills and experience in property or project-driven environments. This role offers competitive salary and significant growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Hands-on, commercially savvy, and detail-oriented.
• Confident communicator with investors, lenders, and the board.
• Experience in property, construction, or project-driven environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control and compliance across the group.
• Partner with project teams on budgets, spend tracking, and variance monitoring.
• Deliver strategic forecasting, scenario modelling, and cashflow planning.
• Maintain investor and lender confidence with clear, timely reporting.
• Develop and grow the finance function.

Job description

Finance Manager - Growing Property Development Company
Location: London N22
Reports to: Managing Director

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits

Are you ready to take ownership of the finance function in a fast-growing property development company? This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact, strategic Finance Manager role where you'll work directly with the Managing Director, investors, and project teams to shape the financial future of a dynamic and expanding group.

You won't just be "running the numbers" - you'll be a strategic partner at the heart of major property development projects, helping to secure funding, reassure investors, and ensure the smooth delivery of landmark schemes.

Why this role is exciting

• Strategic Influence: Work hand-in-hand with the MD on financial strategy, investor confidence, and business growth.
• Ownership: Lead the finance function and build it out as the business scales - setting up systems, processes, and your own team.
• Variety: From hands-on financial control to forward-looking cashflow forecasting, every day offers new challenges.
• Impact: Play a direct role in enabling multi-million-pound property developments to succeed.
• Growth: As the company expands, you'll grow with it - with scope to step into a Finance Director role.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead financial control and compliance across the group (Xero, HMRC, Companies House, auditors).
• Partner with project teams on budgets, spend tracking, and variance monitoring.
• Deliver strategic forecasting, scenario modelling, and cashflow planning.
• Maintain investor and lender confidence with clear, timely reporting.
• Develop and grow the finance function, fostering a high-performance culture.

What we're looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Hands-on, commercially savvy, and detail-oriented.
• Confident communicator with investors, lenders, and the board.
• Experience in property, construction, or project-driven environments a plus.
• Happy to be office based 5 days a week - London N22

This is your chance to make your mark - taking ownership of a critical function in a company with huge growth potential. If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and want to see the direct impact of your work on high-profile London property projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Aldwych Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.