FP&A Manager | 6-month contract (inside IR35) | £500 to £600 per day
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded FP&A Manager to join a growing property business based in Central London. This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and strategic analysis across a portfolio of real estate assets and development projects.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
*Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across property portfolios and corporate functions.
*Develop long-term financial plans for investment, development, and operational assets.
*Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances and risks.
*Produce cash flow forecasts and liquidity analysis for projects and operating entities.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
*Deliver monthly management reporting packs with clear commentary and KPI analysis.
*Analyse portfolio performance including occupancy, rental income, operating costs, yields, and ROI.
*Support investment appraisals, acquisitions, disposals, and refinancing activities.
*Build and maintain financial models for development schemes, valuations, and scenario analysis.
*Provide insight into project profitability, capital expenditure, and operational efficiency.
Business Partnering
*Partner with operational and commercial teams to support strategic decision-making.
*Challenge assumptions and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
*Present financial analysis and business cases to senior management and stakeholders.
*Support asset management teams with performance tracking and reporting.
Process Improvement & Controls
*Enhance FP&A processes, reporting automation, and data quality.
*Improve financial systems, dashboards, and BI reporting capabilities.
*Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial information.
*Support audit and compliance requirements where necessary.
Key Skills & Experience
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
*Proven FP&A experience within the property, real estate, construction, or infrastructure sector.
*Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
*Experience analysing property portfolios, developments, and investment performance.
*Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
*Experience with ERP and reporting tools such as SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or similar.
*Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
If this is something of interest, please reach out to Anya Keinzley on the attached details.