Our client, a fast-growing, Private Equity-backed Property Management business, is actively seeking an Assistant Finance Manager (part-qual ACCA / CIMA - with full study support available) . This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of the finance function, reporting directly to the Finance Director and working closely with the Board of Directors.
You’ll lead the day-to-day finance team (offshore, 2 x transactional level) and act as a trusted business partner across departments, driving key system & process improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a commercial, entrepreneurial flair; an ambitious, articulate, part-qualified ACCA / CIMA ready to learn and keen to step up to full Finance Manager level within 1-2 years.
The Assistant Finance Manager will be joining the business at a pivotal time with a major company-wide onshoring process and Finance team restructure now complete. The company is focused on the execution of their growth strategy; the pace of change & improvement will be rapid, and this role would suit someone goal oriented who thrives under pressure. There will be significant opportunity to gain experience across Property Management, Property law, Operations, HR - and all divisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Lead and manage the outsourced finance team: delegate tasks, coach & develop talent, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
· Review and own all finance outputs, including balance sheet & P&L accountability.
· Drive process improvements focused on automation and efficiency, minimizing manual work and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
· Map workflows, identify pain points & lead implementation of operational changes, communicating progress to the Executive team.
· Monitor weekly cash flow & develop strategies to optimise liquidity for growth.
· Design & maintain financial and operational KPIs, providing actionable reports to the Exec team.
· Own the month-end close process, including preparation of Board reports & commentary.
· Lead forecasting, budgeting, and 3-year financial planning efforts.
· Manage relationships with banks, investors, suppliers, contractors, and overseas partners, including audit coordination.
· Partner with multiple departments on commercial and operational projects, offering strategic financial insights.
· Maintain strict cost control, ensuring spend is aligned with growth objectives.
· Stay informed on Property Management best practices, property law, and industry trends; support qualifications like ARLA.
· Work with IT partners to optimise CRM / reporting tools, leveraging automation to enhance efficiency.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
· Desired - Some external/internal audit experience. Whilst Property Experience may be helpful, the right candidate can also learn on the job - this is an onsite role, Monday - Friday.
· Graduate-calibre, part or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or similar qualified.
· Excel and ERP systems experience. PowerPoint/Board level reporting deliverables experience ideal - but not mandatory.
· High level of professionalism, discretion & maturity to professionally deal with sensitive & confidential information.
· Strong cashflow management experience.
· Strong communication skills particularly with a more junior, transactional overseas team and colleagues outside of Finance.
· The ability to constructively challenge existing process, reporting and data whilst keeping team members motivated.
· A positive and resourceful attitude to challenges.
· A sense of fun, camaraderie & teamwork is essential.