Summary: The Finance Manager role at a leading commercial real estate company in London involves overseeing internal and external financial reporting, streamlining financial processes, and managing the annual planning process. This 8-month contract position requires a qualified accountant with significant experience in financial management and reporting. The successful candidate will lead various financial reporting processes and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Strong communication skills and proficiency in IT systems are essential for this pivotal role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the quarterly financial management reporting process
• Oversee the annual financial statements preparation process
• Manage the annual external audit programme; act as principal contact for external auditors
• Handle cash reporting, including liquidity forecasts
• Ensure compliance reporting on third party financing
• Liaise with external tax advisers on compliance and reporting matters
• Review VAT returns for all companies
• Conduct review of balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Manage arrears reporting
• Responsible for consolidated financials which support the company's Annual Plan process

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with 7 years of post-qualified experience
• Proficient in Office 365 skills, particularly Excel
• Confident in use of IT systems
• Experience in the UK real estate sector is beneficial
• Experience of JD Edwards finance system is advantageous
• Strong communicator with ability to interact with all levels of staff within the business and external providers

Salary (Rate): £85,000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other