Finance Manager

Finance Manager

£50K

Central London

My client is an acquisition-led property and lettings group and are looking for a Finance Manager to join the team.

The role You will own the day-to-day finance operation across a growing multi-entity group, working closely with the Founder and senior advisers. This is a hands-on role for someone who can build robust systems and reporting while remaining comfortable with imperfect information during a period of rapid change.

Key Responsibilities

Produce monthly management accounts, branch/entity performance reporting and meaningful commercial commentary.

Maintain a rolling 13-week cashflow, working-capital visibility and lender / covenant reporting.

Help select and implement a scalable multi-entity accounting system and improve data flows from existing property / franchise systems.

Build and formalise central client-account processes covering landlord receipts, fees, landlord and contractor payments and reconciliations.

Recruit, manage and delegate repeatable transactional work to a junior finance/client-accounts team member.

Support integration of acquired businesses, including travel to new locations to roll out group processes and controls.

Work with external accountants and prepare the business cleanly for statutory accounts / audit.

Use AI, automation and modern finance tools to simplify processes and reduce unnecessary manual work.

Requirements

Substantial practical finance experience with strong commercial judgement.

Confidence with management accounts, cashflow, balance-sheet control and multi-entity reporting.

Comfort operating in an entrepreneurial environment where not everything is fully structured on day one.

Able to understand the commercial implications of franchise, funding and other business agreements.

Willing to delegate and lead, while remaining prepared to get into the detail when required.

Part-qualified, currently studying, previously studied or QBE - all considered. Capability matters more than qualification status.

Experience of property, lettings, client money, acquisitions, bank covenants or lender reporting would be advantageous.