Overview
Our client, an established Financial Services Group with a focus on real estate investments, is looking for a Finance Manager due to recent investment activity.
We are looking for a suitably experienced Finance Manager / Senior Financial Accountant to operate in partnership with the Leadership team. You will report directly to the Financial Controller and have responsibility for the review of all finance reporting and oversight of property and fund accounting requirements. Managing a team of CA qualified accountants and reviewing their work the role has ultimate responsibility for financial reporting, management & property accounting knowledge; business planning and analysis; and broad commercial and technical advice to the business.
Key responsibilities
* Conducting comprehensive reviews of Property Investment Trust accounting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and optimal financial performance.
* Performing in-depth financial analysis and preparing detailed reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.
* Overseeing the development, implementation, and management of the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with financial and business objectives.
* Managing the monthly re-forecasting and financial reporting processes, including detailed variance analysis to track performance against budget and identify key financial trends.
* Designing, developing, and implementing financial models and analytical tools to support management decision-making and enhance internal controls.
* Collaborating with accountants during the onboarding of new clients, ensuring seamless integration into financial systems and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Coordinating with external auditors and tax accountants to facilitate the accurate and timely preparation of tax returns, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and reporting standards.
Skills and experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally CA / CPA qualified along with relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting
* Strong experience in analysis and reporting
* Management of a team of qualified finance staff
* Working knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, legislation and management accounting techniques
* Demonstrated high level of organisational skill and ability to work under pressure, to deadline
* Previous property or infrastructure asset management and investment experience preferred
You will have a solid background in financial services and/or Property Funds and be confident in a senior review role and have the ability to multitask across a range of duties. You will have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.
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