At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial analysis and support strategic decision-making in property development.
- Company: Dynamic Manchester-based firm with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with senior management and shaping business strategies.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with experience in property development finance and strong Excel skills.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Development Finance Analyst to join our Manchester based client on a permanent basis.
Salary: 70k - 82.5k per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week
This role requires you to be the lead finance business partner for the respective region including joint ventures and the strategic land portfolio, critically analysing commercial appraisals and being able to communicate required amendments to non-accountants.
Duties will include:
- Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols in own area of specialisation to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
- Provide authoritative specialist advice to senior managers at the business unit or regional level to enable the implementation of policy, projects, and change initiatives.
- Manage relationships with strategic internal clients and act as a business partner to them, building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust, and mobilising appropriate internal and/or external resources to support in delivering business strategy and plans.
- Perform business case development, financial modelling, and accounting and valuation analyses, incorporating probability, time, cost, budget impacts and returns to allow for optimal strategic and investment decision-making.
- Control specific segments of the organisation's business performance metrics ensuring strategic alignment with financial goals and objectives.
- Manage the preparation and distribution of specific segments of the organisation's financial reporting, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Control specific segments of the organisation's financial transaction management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processes such as accounts payable and/or receivable, payment processing, bank reconciliation and financial recording.
- Plan and deliver financial systems changes to meet project timelines and quality and budget requirements.
- Manage the client acceptance process for large clients within established frameworks.
- Ensure proper due diligence and risk management for these clients.
- Work within established systems to deliver prescribed outcomes for a designated area of financial control.
Candidate requirements:
- Qualified Accountant or equivalent.
- Proven experience in property development finance, ideally with prior experience of investment appraisal financial modelling for mixed tenure schemes.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel.
- Ability to communicate with Regional Directors and where required Directors of the business, providing clear, accurate and concise information that engenders confidence in Development Finance from both internal and external key stakeholders.
- Thorough understanding of the UK residential real estate market.
- Strong track record of delivering timely and accurate management reporting to key stakeholders working to tight deadlines.
- A thorough understanding of technical and commercial risks associated with property development.
Lead Finance Analyst employer: Huntress
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company in Manchester as a Lead Finance Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies and policies. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing you with the opportunity to grow your expertise while making a meaningful impact in the property development sector. Enjoy competitive remuneration and the chance to work alongside seasoned professionals who value your contributions and support your career aspirations.
