Finance Manager

Oyster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership exposure

Career progression

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Oyster is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to lead a portfolio of residential assets from its London base. You will own end-to-end financial management, deliver insightful commercial reporting and partner with cross-functional teams.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will drive budgets, forecasts and financial transformation while ensuring robust controls. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or nearing completion).
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident to work independently and take ownership of area.
• Experience in property/real estate sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Manage rent and income processes including collections, arrears monitoring and reconciliations.
• Produce annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Support year-end accounts, audits and statutory reporting.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA

Management accounts

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Property sector experience

Education

ACCA/CIMA near completion

Job description

A fast-growing and highly entrepreneurial real estate and living-sector business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to join its expanding finance team.

On the back of successful growth period, the Group CFO, has created 2 new roles to to best run their team, which will result in you taking ownership and reporting of a groups entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take ownership of a significant property portfolio within a dynamic, high-growth environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational performance, driving financial control and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will have end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of residential assets, ensuring robust financial management and delivering meaningful commercial insight.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Managing rent and income processes, including collections, arrears monitoring and reconciliations.
• Producing annual budgets, forecasts and longer-term financial plans.
• Supporting year-end accounts, audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Monitoring financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Assisting with systems optimisation and ongoing finance transformation initiatives.
• Supporting the growth of the business through clear financial analysis and reporting.

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be nearing completion).
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to work independently and take ownership of your area.
• Experience within property, real estate, residential, hospitality, operational living or asset-intensive sectors would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• Significant exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its journey.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Strong career development and progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.