Halliday Marx have partnered with a Global Real Estate firm to hire a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities
Ownership of corporate accounting across Europe, including monthly and quarterly reporting with clear, concise variance analysis for both regional and group stakeholders
Production and continuous improvement of monthly reporting packs in partnership with senior finance leadership
Monthly revenue reporting, including identification of risks and opportunities, working closely with FP&A and wider finance teams
Oversight of accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash collection, and balance sheet integrity in collaboration with shared services
Business partnering with FP&A and operational teams during forecasting and annual planning cycles
Management of VAT compliance across multiple European entities, liaising with external advisors and internal tax teams
Ownership of quarterly tax provisioning processes in coordination with US stakeholders
Support on payroll accounting and related financial processes
Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control across finance operations
Preparation and review of journals, reconciliations, and financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance
Management of US GAAP adjustments and secondary ledgers across jurisdictions
Review of financial statements across audited and non-audited entities
Support in developing and strengthening financial control frameworks and procedures
Lead on external audits across UK and European entities, acting as key point of contact for auditors
Preparation of technical accounting papers on relevant standards and treatments
Responding to stakeholder queries, providing clear financial insight to both finance and non-finance audiences
Review of balance sheet reconciliations across regions to ensure quality and consistency
Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)
Strong understanding of VAT, company structures, and payroll accounting across the UK and Europe
Solid grounding in technical accounting and relevant GAAP frameworks (ideally within real estate)
Advanced Excel skills
Proven experience in a similar role within a multi-entity, international environment
Background in real estate or a comparable asset-heavy sector preferred
Experience managing audit processes and working with external auditors