Finance Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager for a prestigious real estate investment firm in Central London. The role involves management of financial operations, including reporting, compliance, and investment support. Ideal candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with real estate finance experience and a strong grasp of UK property structures.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar finance role, ideally in real estate or commercial property.
• Solid knowledge of UK property structures: SPVs, JVs, REITs.
• Strong Excel skills; financial modelling skills is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Statutory compliance including VAT, CIS, ATED returns.
• Cash flow forecasting across multiple SPVs.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Investment Appraisals

Financial Modelling

Compliance

Internal Controls

Variance Analysis

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Tools

MRI

Horizon

Job description

About the Role

We exclusively partnered with a prestigious privately owned real estate investment and development company based in central London in their search for a Finance Manager to join its close-knit team. This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional with a background in property finance who is looking to take ownership of a broad and hands-on finance function. You will play a key part in managing the financial operations of a diversified portfolio of central London assets. This includes everything from financial reporting and budgeting, to compliance, cash flow, and investment support. Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management accounts and month-end reporting
• Statutory compliance including VAT, CIS, ATED returns, and liaison with HMR
• Year-end audit support and journal entries
• Managing AP/AR, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Cash flow forecasting across multiple SPVs and group entities
• Assisting with financial modelling, investment appraisals, and acquisition due diligence
• Supporting budgeting, variance analysis, and performance tracking
• Liaising with lenders, monitoring covenants, and managing debt compliance
• Driving finance system improvements and automation initiatives

Minimum requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within real estate or commercial property
• Solid knowledge of UK property structures such as SPVs, JVs, and REITs
• Strong Excel; financial modelling skills is an asset
• Experience with accounting/property systems like MRI or Horizon is a plus

If this is relevant to you, please apply ASAP!