Financial & Management Reporting Intermediate Staff

M&G; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 18% (employer)

Share Save Plan

38 days annual leave

Parental leave policy

Private healthcare

Job summary

M&G invites applications for a Senior Associate in Property Fund Finance to provide robust financial control and oversight for UKSIF, SPIF and SLIF, ensuring timely NAV and investor reporting. The role collaborates with third-party administrators and internal teams to uphold strong governance and compliant financial processes.

You will review performance, support audits, and contribute to regulatory reporting, tax compliance, and financing activity oversight, with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in fund reporting and accounting, preferably real estate/asset management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial, regulatory and investor reporting with timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Review fund performance, NAV dashboards, cashflow forecasts; provide decision support.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role. Reporting into the Manager, Property Fund Finance: The Senior Associate will be responsible for providing financial control and oversight services for the following but not limited to:- M&G UK Social Investment Fund (“UKSIF”) A newly launched social impact fund that invests in Real Estate, and Private Markets requiring quarterly NAV and investor reporting. Secured Property Income Fund (“SPIF”) & Secured Lease Income Fund (“SLIF”) Two long-income real estate funds that invest in UK operational assets with leases that have inflation protection, backed by strong tenant covenants requiring monthly NAV and investor reporting. The role will work closely with third-party administrators and other service providers, providing effective oversight, constructive challenge and assurance over the quality and timeliness of their deliverables.

• Oversee financial, regulatory and investor reporting, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality delivery.
• Review fund performance, NAV dashboards, cashflow forecasts, and provide insight to support decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external administrators, auditors, tax advisers, and other service providers, ensuring delivery against agreed standards and timelines.
• Support board governance, including financial oversight papers, distribution recommendations, and board meeting materials.
• Assist in the review of annual reports, and financial statements, coordinating audit activities and resolving financial reporting queries.
• Oversee or coordinate regulatory reporting and tax compliance requirements.
• Support the financial oversight for acquisitions, disposals, and financing activities, including preparation of accounting memos and funding diagrams.
• Maintain a robust control environment through effective oversight, documented procedures, control reviews, and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Real Estate and Private Markets business to deliver high-quality financial control and oversight services.
• Providing effective cross team cover where required. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Experience in fund reporting, and accounting, ideally within real estate, asset management, or private markets.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, statutory accounts, and audit processes.
• Knowledge of fund structures and accounting principles.
• Experience overseeing and reviewing the work of third-party administrators, service providers, or outsourced finance functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify risks, trends, and inconsistencies within financial information.
• Proactive, self-motivated and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to maintaining a robust control environment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager or similar property accounting systems is beneficial. At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.
• Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
• A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions).
• Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside financial wellbeing and support services to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Our Time Off When You Need It policy gives you the flexibility - to balance work and personal commitments.
• Our market-leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - because supporting families is an important part of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options - for peace of mind.