KennedyPearce are hiring a Finance Manager for a 6 month FTC based in London. This role will be hybrid working (3days in the office). You will manage a team of 2 accountant and will oversee preparation and presentation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. This company is a global property development company.

The successor:

• Available at short notice
• Relevant accounting qualifications (big 4 ACA desirable)
• SAP knowledge
• Real Estate/ Property background

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Budgeting and Financial Management

• Prepare and present the annual budget and forecast routines with the Management team.
• Ownership of Capex accounting process and forecasting
• Continually review service processes to identify operating and cost efficiencies.
• Oversee all financial functions and control procedures necessary at centre level, incorporating established company policies and procedures.

Accounting

• Oversight of month end process & procedures, including P&L variance analysis, monitoring performance against budget, and producing quarterly forecasts and risk & opportunity updates;
• Tracking and reporting of centre-related capital expenditure.

Service Charge

• Prepare and gain approval for the annual Service Charge Budget and Retailer Packs;
• Work with teams to keep tenant charges within commercially acceptable boundaries.
• Assist with annual service charge audit process;
• Assist in resolving queries from tenants regarding service charges and related matters as required.

Team Management

• Provide clear guidance and management to all direct reports ensuring business and personal objectives are set and achieved.
• Conduct direct report performance reviews and ensure that all staff have regular reviews in line with company policy

Stakeholder Reporting & Relations

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial information and schedules to Corporate Finance to support reporting obligations to Head Office;
• Routine and ad hoc analysis and reporting for all interested parties as and when required.

• Assist the Assistant General Manager with obtaining internal and Joint Venture consent for tenant assistance, payment plans, capital projects and other items as required;
• Assist as required with preparation of information for annual group audit and statutory audits;
• Assisting as required with Joint Venture reporting.