Finance Manager - Housing, Real Estate

Finance Manager - Housing, Real Estate - OUR CLIENT is a growing residential platform backed by a highly successful privately owned property and investment group is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its expanding finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-funded, entrepreneurial business at an exciting stage of growth. The platform already has an established housing portfolio and ambitious plans to grow significantly through acquisitions, making this a broad and high-impact role for a commercially minded finance professional.

The Role

Working closely with the senior finance team, the Finance Manager will support the finance function across a growing social housing and residential property portfolio. The role combines management reporting, financial control, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, regulatory reporting and managing agent oversight, alongside exposure to portfolio integration and acquisition-related work.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
Assisting with statutory accounts, year-end reporting and audit support
Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
Reviewing and reconciling managing agent statements and property transactions
Monitoring portfolio activity and ensuring accurate accounting treatment
Preparing VAT returns and supporting routine finance compliance
Supporting board reporting, quarterly returns and regulatory submissions
Assisting with forecasting, stress testing and business planning
Supporting the integration of newly acquired housing portfolios
Liaising with managing agents, stakeholders and external advisers

Candidate Requirements

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with post-qualified experience, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered with strong housing background.
Strong experience in management accounts, financial reporting and core finance processes
Property / real estate / residential sector experience would be highly desirable
Social housing or housing regulation exposure would be beneficial, but is not essential
Practice-trained candidates with relevant sector exposure will also be considered
Strong Excel, analytical and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working in a broad, hands-on role within a growing business

Why Apply?

Join a growing social housing platform with strong long-term backing
Broad role spanning BAU finance, reporting and strategic growth activity
High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
Genuine opportunity to develop with the business as the platform expands

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