Part-Qualified Finance Associate - Real Estate Investment & DevelopmentLondon | 50,000 + benefits | Permanent, full-timeAbout the opportunityOur client, a growing real estate investment and development business, is looking for an analytical, commercially minded part-qualified Finance Associate to join its strategic finance team. Reporting to the Associate Director, you'll play a central role in building the business's investment, appraisal and valuation functions. This is an important time to join: the business is expanding its portfolio and moving from self-funded development towards third-party financing.This role focuses on modelling. If you enjoy building robust, scalable financial models that shape real investment decisions, this role offers genuine scope and visibility.What you'll be doingPreparing and improving development appraisal models across multiple projects, and tracking live project data against budgets to report ROI throughout the development lifecycleSupporting stabilised appraisals and investment modelling, including research into market and operational metrics, and liaising with agents and external advisersHelping to build a valuations function from the ground up, including quarterly portfolio valuation reporting and analysis of rents, yields and asset performanceDeveloping a centralised asset management model, along with KPI dashboards that give clear visibility of portfolio performancePreparing asset memorandums for banking partners, acquisitions and quarterly reportingMaintaining and improving utilities benchmarking and forecasting in partnership with the management accounts teamProviding ad hoc modelling and analysis support across the businessWhat we're looking forEssential:Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modelling and data analysisStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levelsHigh attention to detail and strong organisationDesirable:Experience in the real estate sector (ideally 4+ years), with an understanding of multiple asset classesExperience in valuations and/or development appraisal (ideally 2+ years)Experience with Power BI or similar reporting toolsA strong academic backgroundApply now!
Finance Associate employer: deverellsmith
Deverellsmith is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and travel allowances, all while working on exciting high-rise construction projects that shape the city's skyline.
