Project Finance Manager

Stanford Real Estate Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

Benefits package

Job summary

Stanford Real Estate Partners is seeking a Project Finance Manager to support financial planning and cashflow management across development projects. This role is highly collaborative, ensuring accurate oversight and supporting commercial decisions.

The position offers a competitive salary of circa £80,000, potential bonus up to 20%, and additional benefits. The ideal candidate should have experience in property development or project finance management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant from an audit background with several years PQE.
• Experience in property development, real estate, or project finance management.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project cashflows, including actuals, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Partner with budget holders to reforecast and monitor performance across projects.
• Lead monthly performance tracking, highlighting risks and variances.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Excel

Financial modelling

Cashflow management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Accountant (ideally ACA)

Job description

Stanford Real Estate Partners is seeking a Project Finance Manager to support financial planning, cashflow management and reporting across a portfolio of development projects.

This is a highly collaborative role working closely with development, finance, and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial oversight while supporting commercial decision-making. Salary offered is circa £80,000 + bonus (up to 20%) + benefits.

Your Main Responsibilties:

• Maintain and update project cashflows, including actuals, forecasts and variance analysis
• Partner with budget holders to reforecast and monitor performance across projects
• Coordinate funding drawdowns, payment runs and cash movements
• Lead monthly performance tracking, highlighting risks and variances
• Prepare lender reporting, funding requests, and compliance documentation
• Ensure spend approvals and commitments are tracked in line with governance requirements
• Produce monthly and quarterly reports for senior stakeholders, including commentary and insights
• Support project business planning and financial modelling
• Provide analysis on sales, performance trends, and project metrics
• Support scenario analysis and modelling to aid decision-making
• Work with internal teams to ensure data accuracy, controls, and reporting consistency

About You:

• Qualified Accountant from an audit background (ideally ACA) with several years PQE
• Experience in property development, real estate, or project finance management
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience managing cashflows, budgets, and financial reporting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment