FP&A Manager

Hays Senior Finance; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate leader is seeking an FP&A professional to join their finance team in London. The role involves financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting to support strategic decision-making. Candidates need to be qualified accountants with strong communication skills and a professional background in finance or real estate. The company offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Professional Development

Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Additional Benefits & Bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong academics.
• Professional services or property/real-estate background is ideal.
• Understanding the broader business context and aligning financial planning with company goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversaw monthly financial close activities including accruals and journal entries.
• Designed financial models for in-depth analysis and prepared reports.
• Collaborated on quarterly forecasts and annual budgeting processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Data Interpretation

Advanced MS Office Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Job description

Your new company
A global real estate leader delivering end-to-end property solutions across the residential and commercial sectors. With operations spanning multiple regions, the company maintains a strong and diversified market presence. They are currently seeking a skilled FP&A professional to join their dynamic finance team and support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.Your new role
This is a broad role which will allow you to get involved in different areas of Group FP&A and commercial finance. Your role will include but not be limited to:

• Financial Close & Analytical Allocations: Oversaw monthly financial close activities, including the review and posting of accruals, prepayments, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Overhead Management & Reporting: Monitored and analysed monthly overhead expenditures, prepared central function reports, and provided budget holders with timely updates on spending versus budget.
• Financial Modelling & Reporting: Designed and implemented financial models to support in-depth analysis, delivering detailed monthly and quarterly reports across business lines and regions.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Collaborated with budget holders to manage quarterly forecasts and the annual budgeting cycle, including data consolidation, variance analysis, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Ad-hoc Analysis & Executive Presentations: Supported senior stakeholders with tailored financial analysis and presentations for the Board, Group, and banking partners, including cost-saving initiatives and overhead allocation reviews.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong academics
• A professional services or property/real-estate background is ideal.
• Advanced MS Office Skills
• Ability to manage and interpret multiple data sets
• Strong communication skills - ability to create internal relationships with both financial and non-financial parts of the company
• Understanding the broader business context and aligning financial planning with company goals
• European language skills are advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible Working: Options for remote work in their hybrid structure
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Competitive market salary
• Life Assurance & Private Medical Scheme
• Additional Benefits & Bonus

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