Senior Real Estate Finance Leader

STANFORD REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LIMITED; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Real Estate Partners Limited in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance team and partner with the Finance Director on reporting, forecasting and transformation initiatives.

You will manage monthly and quarterly management accounts, oversee month-end close, ensure VAT/CIS compliance, and drive process improvements across the finance function, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with auditors, tax advisers and senior directors.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with PQE in real estate or property sector.
• Experience in managing finance teams and reporting to senior directors.
• Strong communication skills and excellent Excel knowledge.
• Experience with VAT/CIS and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and present monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Review month end closing processes.
• Analytical review of key financial metrics.
• Ensure service charge accounting up to date and fully reconciled.
• Produce and review regular cash flow projections.
• Be the first point of contact with auditors, tax advisers and service providers.
• Review VAT/CIS and other statutory compliance.
• Develop and mentor members of the finance team.
• Implement process improvements to drive efficiencies.

Skills

Team management

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CFA etc.)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Stanford Real Estate Partners Limited in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance team and partner with the Finance Director on reporting, forecasting and transformation initiatives.

You will manage monthly and quarterly management accounts, oversee month-end close, ensure VAT/CIS compliance, and drive process improvements across the finance function, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with auditors, tax advisers and senior directors.