Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist in London

Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist in London

London Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Absolute Recruit

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Analyse and report on real estate portfolio performance for a leading investment business.
  • Company: Join a high-profile blue-chip real estate investment platform.
  • Benefits: Flexible remote or hybrid work, competitive pay, and potential for contract extension.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate with finance and asset management teams.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in finance while working with a multi-billion pound property portfolio.
  • Qualifications: Experience in real estate or finance, strong analytical and Excel skills required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

We are working with a blue-chip real estate investment business that is looking to appoint an interim FP&A analyst on an initial 3-6 month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This is a great opportunity to join a high-profile real estate investment platform and support the finance team with analysis and reporting across a multi-billion pound property portfolio.

The role will focus on analysing real estate portfolio performance, eviewing actuals against budget and forecast, and providing meaningful commentary on key movements across income, costs, valuations and wider portfolio metrics.

Key responsibilities will include

  • Preparing analysis and reporting on real estate portfolio performance.
  • Reviewing actuals vs budget and forecast, identifying key variances and trends.
  • Supporting monthly and quarterly reporting packs for internal stakeholders.
  • Analysing income, costs, cash flow and portfolio-level performance data.
  • Working with finance and asset management teams to ensure reporting is accurate and insightful.
  • Using Excel to manipulate, analyse and present large volumes of financial data.

The successful candidate will likely have

  • Previous experience in real estate, property investment, asset management or fund accounting.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience producing commentary on financial performance.
  • Good understanding of management accounts, balance sheet and P&L reporting.
  • Strong Excel skills, including working with large data sets.
  • Experience with Yardi would be beneficial.
  • A proactive, detail-focused approach and ability to work to deadlines.

This role would suit a hands‑on finance professional who enjoys analysis, reporting and working closely with stakeholders to understand portfolio performance.

Location

Remote or Central London

Working pattern

Can be Remote or Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office

Contract

  • Initial 3-6 months, likely to extend
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Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist in London employer: Absolute Recruit

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We think you need these skills to ace Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist in London

Financial Analysis
Reporting Skills
Variance Analysis
Excel
Data Manipulation
Real Estate Knowledge
Asset Management