European Finance Manager / Financial Controller - ContractThe Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Manager or Financial Controller to join an established real estate business and take responsibility for its financial reporting and accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate financial reporting
- Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
- Review monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Support the preparation of quarterly corporate reporting, budgets, forecasts and cash flow analysis.
- Oversee VAT returns, payroll reporting, payment runs and quarterly lender reporting.
- Coordinate UK statutory accounts and corporate tax returns, working alongside external accountants and tax advisers.
- Manage the preparation of year-end financial statements
- Coordinate external audits and act as the main point of contact for auditors and professional advisers.
- Maintain effective financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to support senior management and operational decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting systems and financial controls.
- Support and develop junior members of the finance team.
Candidate Profile
We are interested in qualified accountants or experienced finance professionals who can demonstrate:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or similar role.
- Experience working within commercial real estate, property investment, property funds or asset management would be advantageous.
- Good knowledge of UK accounting standards, statutory reporting and financial compliance.
- Experience preparing or reviewing management accounts, statutory accounts and financial statements.
- Exposure to multi-entity financial reporting, ideally across different international jurisdictions.
- Experience coordinating external audits, tax advisers and other professional service providers.
- Strong technical accounting skills with good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with senior stakeholders.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership of financial reporting and accounting processes.
European Finance Manager - Real Estate employer: JLG International
As a leading international commercial real estate investment and asset management business, our client offers a dynamic work environment in London that fosters professional growth and collaboration. Employees benefit from exposure to a diverse European property portfolio and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, all while being part of a supportive team culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. With competitive benefits and a focus on developing talent, this role is ideal for finance professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving sector.
