Finance Analyst

Harper May is working with a London-based property developer and contractor backed by institutional capital. The business has doubled in size over the past three years and maintains a portfolio of mixed-use and residential schemes across the capital. As project pipelines expand and funding requirements grow, the finance function is being strengthened to support more rigorous reporting and commercial decision-making.

The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will own financial analysis and reporting at project level, working across active developments from acquisition through to completion. You will sit at the intersection of finance and operations, translating project performance into clear commercial insight for senior leadership and funding partners.

Prepare monthly financial statements for each live project with detailed variance analysis and commentary

Forecast outturn costs, margins, and cash drawdown profiles across the development portfolio

Monitor contract variations, cost claims, and budget changes against approved project finances

Analyse and explain WIP movements, developer profit recognition, and retention cash flows

Build and maintain financial models supporting investment appraisals and funding applications

Reconcile project ledgers and support audit and funder reporting cycles

Partner with project managers and site teams to embed financial discipline and control

What we are looking for

ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified, or demonstrable equivalent experience in construction or property accounting

Proven experience in project-based financial reporting, ideally within housebuilding, contractors, or developers

Working knowledge of development accounting, retention, and practical cash flow mechanics

Proficiency in Excel and an ability to build reliable, navigable financial models

Analytical mindset with comfort translating numbers into narrative for non-finance audiences

Organised, methodical approach to deadlines and stakeholder management in a busy environment