Finance Manager

Harper May; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in property and construction in London is looking for an experienced Finance Manager. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting group-level planning in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong experience in financial management and reporting. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification required.
• Strong experience in financial and management reporting is essential.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts.
• Compile detailed reporting packs for review.
• Drive improvements in group reporting processes.

Skills

Financial and management reporting

Technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Financial systems

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