Finance Manager

Harper May Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and construction firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their finance team. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting annual reporting processes. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong background in financial and management reporting. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment that values process improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial and management reporting.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial control principles.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts.
• Compile detailed reporting packs for review by the Financial Controller.
• Drive improvements in group reporting processes and internal controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Process-driven mindset

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Harper May is working with a respected name in the property and construction sector who is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. With a reputation for delivering landmark developments and embracing sustainable innovation, the company is entering a new phase of strategic growth and is looking for a finance leader to support operational excellence.

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will play a central role in shaping financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting group-level planning. This is a high-impact role within a fast-moving environment, offering the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and key metrics
• Compile detailed reporting packs for review by the Financial Controller
• Drive improvements in group reporting processes, intercompany reconciliations, and internal controls
• Maintain and update accounting policies, providing technical guidance as required
• Support annual statutory reporting, including consolidation and year-end audit coordination
• Monitor the Group’s financial control framework and ensure all reporting meets regulatory standards
• Identify and implement improvements to strengthen the financial control environment
• Provide ongoing support to the Group Financial Controller on ad-hoc group finance initiatives

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent
• Strong experience in financial and management reporting
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial control principles
• High attention to detail and a proactive, process-driven mindset
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• Confident user of financial systems and advanced Excel