Client Finance Manager

Client Finance Manager

Posted Today by Rendall & Rittner on CVLibrary

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Vauxhall

Summary: The Client Finance Manager role at Rendall & Rittner involves overseeing financial service delivery for a high-profile client within the residential leasehold property management sector. The position requires managing a finance team, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic insights to support operational decisions. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, emphasizing professional development and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the dedicated finance lead for a high-profile client, overseeing all aspects of financial service delivery.
  • Manage a team of finance professionals to ensure accurate preparation of service charge accounts, budgets, and financial reports in line with ARMA/RICS guidelines.
  • Build and maintain a strong client relationship, acting as the main financial point of contact and delivering clear, proactive communication.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines, client requirements, and internal controls across a portfolio of residential developments.
  • Coordinate year-end processes, including audit support, reconciliations, and reserve fund reporting.
  • Provide strategic financial insights to support the client’s operational decisions.
  • Possess significant experience in leasehold property accounting, including service charge compliance, Section 21b procedures, and residential block management finance.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Be confident working closely with senior stakeholders, offering a high level of professionalism and commercial awareness.
  • Hold a relevant accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or be qualified by experience in property finance.
  • Proficient in property management accounting systems with advanced Excel skills.

Key Skills:

  • Significant experience in leasehold property accounting.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
  • Knowledge of ARMA/RICS guidelines and compliance requirements.
  • Relevant accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in property management accounting systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Commercial awareness and professionalism in stakeholder interactions.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Vauxhall

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other