Finance Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Marks Sattin
£80,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Manager role is a temp-to-perm position within a high-profile property group, focusing on financial delivery and reporting for key client contracts. The position requires collaboration with operational teams and senior finance to ensure effective contract controls and accurate reporting. Candidates should be prepared to transition into a long-term role, with flexibility in start date and format. The role is based in Central London, requiring on-site presence two days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the financial management and reporting for key service contracts
- Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis against budget/forecast
- Support with WIP, billing, accruals, and revenue recognition (POC or T&M)
- Act as a business partner to contract directors and operational leads
- Maintain strong controls around contract profitability and spend tracking
- Liaise with commercial and procurement teams to support contract renewals and margin performance
- Present financial performance to senior stakeholders and support audit requirements
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant - ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA
- Proven background in a contractual or project-based finance environment – e.g. property, FM, construction, infrastructure, or outsourcing sectors
- Strong working knowledge of revenue recognition, WIP, billing, and cost controls
- Confident business partner with excellent Excel and reporting skills
- Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced commercial setting
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00/year
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Finance Manager (Temp-to-Perm) London | £350–425/day or £70,000–75,000 FTC to Perm A high-profile property group is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the financial delivery and reporting across several key client contracts. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering flexibility on start date and format (day rate or FTC), with a view to convert into a long-term role. You’ll work closely with operational teams and senior finance to ensure robust contract controls, accurate financial reporting, and commercial oversight across service lines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the financial management and reporting for key service contracts
- Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis against budget/forecast
- Support with WIP, billing, accruals, and revenue recognition (POC or T&M)
- Act as a business partner to contract directors and operational leads
- Maintain strong controls around contract profitability and spend tracking
- Liaise with commercial and procurement teams to support contract renewals and margin performance
- Present financial performance to senior stakeholders and support audit requirements
Key Requirements:
- Qualified accountant - ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA
- Proven background in a contractual or project-based finance environment – e.g. property, FM, construction, infrastructure, or outsourcing sectors
- Strong working knowledge of revenue recognition, WIP, billing, and cost controls
- Confident business partner with excellent Excel and reporting skills
- Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced commercial setting
Details:
- Start: ASAP preferred
- Location: Central London (2 days p/w on site)
- Duration: Initial 3–6 month contract with the view to go perm