Finance Contractor - Corporate Rationalisation & Property Analysis

Finance Contractor – Corporate Rationalisation & Property Analysis Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid, flexible working) Contract: Full-time, 6–9 months Our client, a leading UK-based engineering organisation, is seeking an experienced Finance Contractor to support with a group structure rationalisation and property performance review. The role will focus on simplifying the organisation’s legal entity structure, closing dormant companies, and transferring operations into a new framework. You’ll also lead financial analysis of the property portfolio, assessing the performance and margins of sublet and owned sites across the UK. This is a hands-on position ideal for a qualified accountant with strong analytical and commercial acumen, and proven experience in restructuring, finance transformation, or property finance. You will have perhaps worked in one of these capacities across a property portfolio: Group Finance Manager Finance Business Partner Senior Financial Analyst Finance Transformation Manager Group Accountant Key responsibilities: Lead the closure of dormant entities and manage transfers into active structures. Analyse property performance and sublet margins, producing actionable insights. Support improvements to financial reporting and control through the rationalisation process. Partner with legal, estates, and audit teams to deliver project milestones. Requirements: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with post-qualification experience. Background in multi-entity and property-focused environments. Excellent financial modelling and stakeholder management skills. Why apply? Join a respected, science-led organisation at a pivotal stage of transformation. This is an opportunity to work directly with the C-suite on a high-impact, strategically important project. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That\’s why we\’re committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for