Commercial Finance Manager – Regional

• Own financial reporting for the Regional portfolio, delivering clear, accurate and insightful analysis
• Lead forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning processes with business stakeholders
• Monitor portfolio performance and valuation movements, identifying drivers, risks and opportunities
• Present financial performance and recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums
• Act as finance lead for Regional Joint Ventures
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, compliant and aligned with governance requirements and contractual agreements
• Build relationships with Joint Venture partners and act as primary finance contact
• Maintain robust controls and governance across Joint Venture activities
• Provide financial input into development opportunities, asset management initiatives and investment decisions
• Deliver scenario modelling, business cases and commercial analysis
• Partner with business teams to manage costs, improve performance and identify value creation opportunities
• Support acquisition, disposal and onboarding activity across the portfolio
• Lead, coach and develop a small finance team
• Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and commercial thinking
• Support development of robust financial modelling capability across the team
• Set high standards for technical excellence, governance and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Excellent background in commercial real estate, property, investment or asset management finance
• Experience leading financial reporting, forecasting and strategic planning processes
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and Joint Venture reporting
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into practical business recommendations
• Advanced financial modelling skills and experience reviewing and challenging modelling outputs
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting investment, development or asset management decisions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and confidently to non-financial audiences
• Proven track record of leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams
• Collaborative approach with the confidence to provide constructive challenge when required
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous improvement and enhancing financial processes, controls and reporting

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic planning within commercial real estate and asset management. Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships with stakeholders, and enhance financial processes while ensuring compliance and governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ACA, ACCA Or CIMA Qualified
• Advanced Financial Modelling Skills
• Experience Leading Financial Reporting
• Strong Understanding Of Governance Frameworks
• Excellent Analytical And Problem-Solving Capabilities

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Valuation Analysis
• Scenario Modelling
• Commercial Analysis
• Cost Management
• Investment Decision Support
• Joint Venture Reporting
• Financial Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Communication Of Financial Concepts
• Coaching And Developing Teams
• Collaborative Approach
• Attention To Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Real Estate
• Property Finance
• Investment Finance
• Asset Management
• Governance Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Excel