Assistant Financial Controller - Real Estate(Contract)...

Global Investment Bank We are seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join our dynamic, results-driven team in a fast-paced, global investment bank. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role requiring a part qualified accountant (CIMA preferred or equivalent) with experience in commercial Real Estate and Facilities Management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end financial management of real estate and facilities costs, acting as a critical bridge between the Finance Department and the Corporate Division, and ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting of real estate expenditures. Key Responsibilities Lease Accounting & Cost Management – Ensure accurate accounting for lease costs, including reconciliation of service charges and CPI increases. – Manage timely rent payments, liaising with landlords and resolving any queries. – Monitor and report on real estate financial performance, ensuring alignment with lease agreements. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting – Support budgeting and forecasting processes for real estate and facilities costs. – Prepare and analyze month-end accruals, ensuring accuracy and completeness. – Provide financial insights to senior stakeholders to support decision-making. Project Management – Work closely with project teams, quantity surveyors, and project managers to monitor project budgets against actuals. – Identify and mitigate risks of project overspending, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnering – Act as a liaison between Finance, Real Estate, Facilities, and Corporate Services. – Partner with non-finance teams, ensuring financial insights are clearly communicated and understood. – Build strong relationships with landlords, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to optimize financial operations. Key Requirements Qualifications & Experience – Part qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA accountant. – Experience in real estate finance and facilities management – Awareness of commercial real estate market – Banking experience is a plus but not essential Skills & Attributes – Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to reconcile complex financial data. – Highly proficient in Excel (macros not required but strong financial modeling and analysis skills needed). – Deadline-driven and results-oriented, able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment. – Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly in working with non-finance teams. – A proactive, hands-on approach, with a passion for understanding how corporate services functions within a bank works. – Knowledge of Tririga, PeopleSoft and Qlik Sense would be beneficial.