Finance Analyst
other jobs Harper May Ltd
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Description:
In property and construction, performance is measured project by project. Strong financial analysis is what protects margin, controls risk, and supports confident investment decisions.
A growing property and construction group with an active development pipeline is seeking a Finance Analyst to strengthen financial reporting and provide clear commercial insight across live projects.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Analyst will take ownership of project-level financial analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting. This is a commercially visible role working closely with operational and senior stakeholders, offering exposure to funding, cash flow planning, and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
*Deliver detailed financial analysis across multiple development projects
*Produce monthly management accounts with robust variance commentary
*Monitor project budgets, cost movements, and margin performance
*Support forecasting, scenario modelling, and long-term cash flow planning
*Analyse WIP, cost-to-complete, and development profitability
*Partner with operational teams to improve financial visibility and control
*Support year-end processes and audit preparation
*Contribute to improving financial models and reporting frameworks
Candidate Profile
*ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
*Experience within property, construction, or a project-led environment
*Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP, and development cash cycles
*Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
*Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
*Detail-oriented with the ability to operate in a fast-paced setting
A growing property and construction group with an active development pipeline is seeking a Finance Analyst to strengthen financial reporting and provide clear commercial insight across live projects.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Analyst will take ownership of project-level financial analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting. This is a commercially visible role working closely with operational and senior stakeholders, offering exposure to funding, cash flow planning, and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
*Deliver detailed financial analysis across multiple development projects
*Produce monthly management accounts with robust variance commentary
*Monitor project budgets, cost movements, and margin performance
*Support forecasting, scenario modelling, and long-term cash flow planning
*Analyse WIP, cost-to-complete, and development profitability
*Partner with operational teams to improve financial visibility and control
*Support year-end processes and audit preparation
*Contribute to improving financial models and reporting frameworks
Candidate Profile
*ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
*Experience within property, construction, or a project-led environment
*Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP, and development cash cycles
*Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
*Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
*Detail-oriented with the ability to operate in a fast-paced setting
Job number 3444568
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Company Details:
Harper May Ltd
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Accountancy (Qualified)
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