Commercial Finance Manager – Hospitality Property Development & Group FinanceA growing, multi-entity property and investment group is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join its high-performing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working across development finance, group reporting, treasury, and performance analysis.
As Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a central role in supporting senior finance leadership, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and clear visibility of project performance across multiple development entities.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelopment Finance & Project Reporting*Maintain and update development cost trackers for assigned projects.
*Manage development drawdowns, liaising with lenders and internal teams.
*Monitor project spend against approved budgets and highlight variances.
*Lead weekly capex/development calls, providing financial insight and challenge.
*Prepare project progress reports and board-level presentations.
*Produce management accounts for development entities.
*Support refinancing, new funding applications, and lender reporting.
*Manage covenant compliance reporting with full accuracy and timely submission.
Treasury & Cash Management*Produce and maintain the Group cashflow, ensuring clear visibility of liquidity.
*Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations.
*Support treasury operations, including intercompany transactions and cash allocation.
Commercial Finance & Group Reporting*Carry out Group sales reconciliations, identifying trends and discrepancies.
*Build strong relationships with development teams, lenders, and senior stakeholders.
*Provide financial analysis and insight to senior finance leadership.
*Support ad hoc financial projects and strategic initiatives.
Financial Control & Governance*Ensure adherence to financial controls, policies, and reporting standards.
*Support continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting accuracy.
*Monitor and escalate risks impacting project performance or cashflow.
Skills & Experience*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
*Strong background in commercial finance, development finance, or project-based financial management.
*Proven experience managing cashflow, cost tracking, and financial reporting in a multi-entity environment.
*Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
*Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
*Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities.