Finance Manager (fast-track promotion to FD) - Real Estate / Property

Our client, a PE-backed, UK Real Estate / Property business at £40 million turnover (and rising), undergoing strong investment, growth and based in London near Notting Hill, is actively seeking a recently qualified, Chartered ACA with audit exposure (or CIMA, ACCA with UK industry experience in fast-paced, commercial finance roles), for a challenging yet rewarding Finance Manager role - with demonstrable progression to Finance Director / Head of Finance within 18-24 months.With growth up 20% year-on-year for the last 5 years, this is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA to 2 year PQE, commercially-savvy Finance Managers with gravitas and ambition to work in a genuinely fast-paced, commercial, demanding yet highly rewarding role, reporting into a fantastically collaborative FD, reporting into the Board - that offers progression and salary increase within 24 months.Core responsibilities:Lead, manage a small yet growing finance team of 4 and also the sales / consulting team; coaching and developing, ensuring high quality output on a consistent basisLead budgeting, forecasting and 3-year financial planning, working in conjunction with Finance DirectorTake full ownership of Month-End close, including preparation of Board reports with commentaryMonitor weekly cash flow and actively develop strategies to optimise liquidityReview and take full ownership of all finance accounts production, including balance sheet and PandL accountabilityDesign and maintain ..... full job details .....