Finance Manager (Property Services) - 7932

Job Title

Finance Manager (Property Services) x1, Finance Manager 2x (Development and Sales)

Contract Type

1x 15 Month Fixed-Term Contract and 2x Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours

Location

London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford

Persona

Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Grade

12

Salary

Starting from £78,544 per annum (London weighted salary) or £68,571 per annum (Regional salary), dependent on experience

Closing Date

2nd July 2026

Interview Dates

13th and 14th July in person interviews

Benefits

Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more.

Early Application

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering: Build strong demand for finance business partnering across Property Services, delivering timely, commercial solutions that position finance as a forward-looking, problem-solving partner.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate, build relationships and influence a variety of business partners - including senior decision makers.
• Financial Tools & Forecasting: Lead finance projects including: financial accounting reviews, system improvements, cost driver analysis, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and resource allocation reviews.
• Performance Management: Interpret and drive performance across the business, including the design and review of budgetary responsibilities and KPIs.
• Financial Governance & Reporting: Responsible for the delivery of the financial information that we provide to business partners - supporting improved operational decision making.
• Risk Management: Manage financial risks within the remit, ensuring budget holders understand and adhere to internal risk policies.
• Business Planning & Challenge: Develop an excellent knowledge of the business area; working with business partners and managers to set priorities for financial analysis and service improvement with a particular focus on financial control.

What You'll Bring

• Professional Qualification: Academic & professional qualifications: CCAB Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or CFA with evidence of demonstrable relevant post qualified experience (essential)
• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams, delegate effectively, and foster a positive team culture.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong financial analysis and commercial awareness to support strategic decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Clear communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex financial information meaningfully.
• Planning & Risk Management: Skilled in managing priorities, scenario planning, and identifying financial and operational risks.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk