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Job summary
A leading property management firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial management and accounting, along with leadership experience. This role is key to driving financial efficiency and supporting the company's growth in real estate development.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in financial management and accounting operations.
- Strong understanding of compliance and audit processes.
- Experience in team leadership and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Oversee company-wide financial operations including budgeting and analysis.
- Supervise all accounting activities and ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor the finance team.
Skills
Education
Tools
- Oversee company-wide financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to company management for business planning and decision-making.
- Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
- Supervise all accounting activities including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, and cash flow management.
- Ensure proper recording, classification, and documentation of financial transactions.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes.
- Track and monitor project-wise expenses, land development costs, construction expenditures and marketing costs.
- Maintain accurate records of customer booking, advances, instalments and outstanding balance.
- Ensure compliance with VAT, Income tax and other regularity requirements applicable to real estate operation.
- Establish and strengthen internal control systems across accounting processes.
- Coordinate with internal auditors and manage external audit activities efficiently.
- Prepare and review financial statements, MIS reports, budget variance reports, and management dashboards.
- Ensure accuracy, transparency, and timely submission of all financial reports.
- Analyze financial risks and propose mitigation measures.
- Monitor liquidity, working capital, and fund flow requirements.
- Manage banking operations, loan facilities, LC/Bank guarantees, and financial institution relationships.
- Recommend cost optimization and financial efficiency strategies.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor the Accounts & Finance team.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide training for skill enhancement.
- Maintain a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and update financial policies, SOPs, and accounting guidelines.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives (ERP/Accounting Software).
- Ensure smooth integration between Finance and other departments.
- Work closely with Sales, HR, Procurement, Legal, and Operations teams for financial alignment.
Provide project-wise cost tracking and financial support for real estate development activities.
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