At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and enhance financial models for major developments, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Company: Join Canary Wharf Limited, a leader in innovative property development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by analysing financial performance and supporting key decisions.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial modelling and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 90000 £ per year.
The Senior Development Modeller will sit within the Commercial Finance team and provide specialist financial modelling support to the Development team and wider Finance functions. The role is central to measuring, monitoring and explaining the financial performance of major developments, ensuring that Boards and senior stakeholders receive clear, accurate and commercially sound analysis.
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving development appraisal models, performing scenario and sensitivity analysis, and preparing high quality reporting for CWG Boards, JV Boards, senior leadership and external partners. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to translate changes in model outputs into clear commercial narrative.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Financial Modelling & Analysis
- Maintain, update, and enhance development appraisal models for active projects, ensuring best‑practice structure, version control, clear audit trails, and accuracy.
- Analyse and clearly explain movements in key metrics for quarterly CWG Boards, JV Boards and shareholder reporting.
- Translate numerical changes into clear, commercially focused commentary.
- Support liquidity analysis and cashflow forecasting where models feed into broader business forecasting processes.
- Provide ad‑hoc analysis and modelling support to enable effective commercial decision‑making across the business.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnering
- Work collaboratively with JV partners, Development Managers, Construction teams, Financial accountants, Commercial Finance teams, Debt team and operational teams.
- Liaise with operational and finance teams to ensure assumptions underpinning models remain current, supportable and aligned.
- Review forecasts of values and costs and consider implications on metrics, debt and equity of any changes.
- Present outputs clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
- Commercial Ownership
- Take responsibility for delivering accurate, consistent and well‑supported modelling and analysis.
- Work with Development Finance to support ongoing financing arrangements for projects.
- Identify, investigate and resolve commercial issues which impact the financial returns / outcomes of the development projects.
- Process Improvement, Systems & Reporting
- Contribute to identifying opportunities to improve analysis, reporting, model structures and ways of working.
- Support the implementation of Anaplan by the FP&A team for developments and engage in discussions on systems, automation and efficiency improvements related to development modelling and reporting.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the Quarterly Reforecasting and Annual Business Plan process for developments, ensuring thorough review of cashflow forecasts and assumptions.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Experience building, reviewing and improving financial models using best‑practice modelling principles.
- Experience in financial modelling ideally within property development or wider real estate.
- Strong analytical skills with a consistent and thorough approach to detail.
- Inquisitive problem-solver able to analyse and reconcile complex data.
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both finance and non‑finance colleagues.
- Comfortable asking questions, exploring assumptions and discussing implications constructively.
- Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Proactive, able to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines in a structured, organised manner.
HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES
All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies.
COMPANY VALUES
- Commit to Excellence
- Foster Collaboration
- Encourage Engagement
- Take Ownership
- Embrace Innovation
WHAT WE OFFER
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Flexible Working
- Learning and Development
- Other Benefits
If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.
Senior Development Modeller in London employer: Canary Wharf
Vertus Residential Management Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering extensive training opportunities and a supportive work culture. Located in the vibrant Canary Wharf area, employees benefit from a diverse and inclusive environment, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance wellbeing and job satisfaction. Join us to be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation while delivering outstanding guest experiences.
