Finance Manager

Arpeggio Properties Limited; Mohali, Panchkula, Chandigarh; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm based in Mohali is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance and reporting function. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in property management, and be fully qualified as a CA, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA. Responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers an opportunity to drive financial strategy and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience across different industries.
• 5 years experience with property management companies is ideal.
• Proven ability to prepare statutory accounts and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and monitoring risks.
• Coordinate annual budget cycle with department heads.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CA / CPA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Quickbooks

Zoho

Job description

Arpeggio is expanding its in-house operations and seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead its finance and reporting function.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• 1. Oversee all financial operations, including management accounts, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• 2. Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analyses for the Director of Housing & Assets and CEO.
• 3. Lead the preparation of annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP.
• 4. Manage service charge accounting, rent accounts, and reconciliation processes.
• 5. Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and funding models.
• 6. Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as required.

Governance & Compliance

• 7. Ensure financial policies, systems, and controls meet the standards expected of a Registered Provider.
• 8. Monitor Financial risk and provide timely reports to the audit and risk committee.
• 9. Maintain robust internal control systems, authorisation matrices, and audit trails.

Budgeting & Business Planning

• 10. Coordinate the annual budget cycle with department heads.
• 11. Support the Director of Housing & Assets in developing medium-term financial plans aligned with strategic goals.
• 12. Evaluate new business opportunities, development projects, and investment appraisals.

Systems & Process Improvement

• 13. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of finance modules within the Quickbooks, Zoho and property management systems.
• 14. Drive automation and efficiency in reporting and reconciliation processes.
• 15. Ensure integration between finance, asset, and property management systems.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• 16. Supervise the Management Accountant, Accounts Assistant, and HMS Data Analyst.
• 17. Build a collaborative working relationship with Housing, Asset, and Compliance teams.
• 18. Promote financial literacy and accountability across operational teams.

Key Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CA / CPA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years post qualification with different industries
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience, ideally with property managers companies like JLL, C&W, CBRE, Brookfield, Greystar etc.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and board-level financial reports.
• Proficiency in housing management and accounting systems.

Desirable

• Experience in rent setting, service charge reconciliation, or capital programme accounting.
• Knowledge of housing development finance or property investment appraisals.
• Familiarity with financial consolidation across multiple entities.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong numerical and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• High ethical standards and commitment to transparency.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on approach.