<p><strong>Finance Manager - Real Estate Financial Services</strong></p><p><strong>Partnering with Robert Half<br /> Location: South Kensington<br /> Working pattern: On-site, 5 days per week</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a growing Real Estate Financial Services firm to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a high-visibility role, reporting directly to the CEO, and offers full ownership of the finance function across fund accounting, corporate accounting, and construction finance.</p><p> </p><p>This position is ideal for a hands-on, practice-trained finance professional who thrives in an SME environment and wants a pivotal, autonomous role within a dynamic and expanding business.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About the Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualified (practice trained essential)</li><li>1-3 years PQE</li><li>Experience in fund management, real estate, or construction; strong hands-on SME exposure</li><li>Fund accounting knowledge</li><li>Confident operating in a standalone role with direct reporting to senior leadership (CEO)</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Workplace &amp; Culture</strong></p><ul><li>Vibrant, collaborative, and scale-up mindset</li><li>Close-knit team with direct impact on strategic decision-making</li><li>Opportunity to build processes, improve reporting frameworks, and shape the finance function</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Control</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for group entities, funds, SPVs, and construction projects</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls and ensure accuracy of financial data</li></ul><p><strong>Fund Accounting &amp; Investor Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee fund-level accounting</li><li>Produce investor reports, capital account statements, and support capital activity tracking</li></ul><p><strong>Forecasting &amp; Budgeting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgeting cycles and cashflow forecasting</li><li>Provide insightful analysis to support CEO and leadership decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Construction Finance Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor project-level spend, budget variances, and cashflow requirements</li><li>Partner with development and project teams to ensure accurate reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Statutory &amp; Audit Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee production of statutory accounts</li><li>Act as primary liaison for external auditors and manage audit processes end-to-end</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMDM2OTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

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